Travelling from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) to Calgary Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-7, making Calgary one hour behind Baton Rouge.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BTR to YYC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Calgary Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BTR and YYC:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
BTR is located at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
81% of flights departing from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BTR.
Central Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Calgary Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BTR:
Arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Calgary Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Explore without limits with a Calgary Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Calgary and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Calgary Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Calgary Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary Airport to central Calgary has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Calgary Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Calgary in November.
Book your flight from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Calgary Airport for August if you want to go to Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BTR to YYC in February. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its popular sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Kelowna is another standout destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No journey is complete without visiting Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
