Is a 1 hr layover in Calgary long enough?

YYC · Calgary International · Calgary, Canada
Probably Enough

Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at YYC (Calgary).

Solid for domestic-domestic connections and workable for domestic-international with a fast walk.
Concourses
3
Max Transit
25m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
WestJet
Domestic → Domestic
40min
✓
Domestic → International
65min
✗
International → Domestic
80min
✗
International → International
90min
✗
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If connecting to a US flight, budget extra time for US preclearance, which functions like a full second security and immigration check.
Use the automated train (The Link) rather than walking the full distance between the domestic and international concourses to save time.
WestJet's hub operations mean many domestic-to-domestic connections are scheduled tightly, so check your gate proximity via the app on arrival.
International arrivals connecting onward to domestic Canadian flights must clear Canadian customs and immigration before re-entering security.
Arrive with extra buffer during winter months, as weather-related delays are common at YYC and can compress connection windows.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
YYC uses an automated people-mover train, sometimes called The Link, to connect the domestic and international concourses within the same terminal complex, with the walk to the train plus ride taking up to 25 minutes end to end. Passengers connecting to a US-bound flight must pass through US preclearance, which includes both security screening and US Customs and Border Protection processing, adding significant time versus a standard domestic or international connection.
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Calgary International (YYC)?

Solid for domestic-domestic connections and workable for domestic-international with a fast walk.

What is the minimum connection time at YYC?

Minimum connection times at Calgary International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 1 hour connection at YYC on an international flight?

1 hour is below the 90-minute international MCT at Calgary International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. YYC uses an automated people-mover train, sometimes called The Link, to connect the domestic and international concourses within the same terminal complex, with the walk to the train plus ride taking up to 25 minutes end to end. Passengers connecting to a US-bound flight must pass through US preclearance, which includes both security screening and US Customs and Border Protection processing, adding significant time versus a standard domestic or international connection.

What happens if I miss my connection at YYC?

WestJet and Air Canada both have transfer desks and self-service rebooking kiosks in the terminal for missed connections; head there immediately rather than the original departure gate, and check the airline app for automatic rebooking notifications.

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