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Lounges, facilities and services at Calgary airport

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VIP lounges at YYC

Which VIP lounges are at Calgary airport (YYC), where they are and how to get in. See also the airport guide for general information.

Calgary International Airport offers first-rate VIP lounges across its domestic, international, and transborder concourses:

Domestic Terminal (Concourses A, B, and C)

WestJet Elevation Lounge

Location: Concourse B, Level 2, immediately past the centralized security screening checkpoint.

Hours: Open daily from 5:00 am to 10:15 pm.

Amenities: Made-to-order and hot buffet dining, full-service bar featuring local Alberta brews and spirits, private shower suites, dedicated workstations, children's play area, high-speed Wi-Fi, and luggage storage.

Access: WestJet business class passengers (Boeing 787), WestJet Rewards elite tier members (Platinum, Gold, Silver), members of Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, and Diners Club, or via walk-in single-visit purchase (subject to space).

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Location: Concourse C, near gate C50.

Hours: Open daily from 4:00 am to 1:00 am.

Amenities: Complimentary food buffet, self-service bar with premium wines and draft beers, business workstations with printing facilities, digital publications, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Access: Air Canada and Star Alliance business class passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, Maple Leaf Club members, and select eligible credit cardholders (such as American Express Aeroplan Reserve).

International & Transborder Terminal (Concourses D and E)

Aspire Lounge (International Departures)

Location: Concourse D, Level 4 (accessible via elevator near gate D80). Serving non-U.S. international flights.

Hours: Open daily from 5:00 am to 8:30 pm.

Amenities: Hot and cold meals, complimentary premium spirits and wines, private shower facilities, tarmac views, work booths, and charging ports.

Access: Members of Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and DragonPass, business class guests on partner airlines (including KLM, Edelweiss, and Condor), or via pre-booked/door admission.

Aspire Lounge (Transborder Departures)

Location: Concourse E, Level 4 (near gate E70), exclusively for passengers holding U.S.-bound boarding passes past U.S. Preclearance.

Hours: Open daily from 4:30 am to 7:00 pm.

Amenities: Seasonal hot dining, complimentary bar service, private showers, meeting rooms, device charging stations, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and DragonPass memberships, eligible partner airline travelers, or walk-in paid entry depending on capacity.

Opening hours and access conditions can change at any time. Check with the lounge before you go.

Lounge access with Priority Pass

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Facilities and services

Calgary International Airport provides a wide array of traveler amenities and passenger services designed to ensure comfort, convenience, and connectivity for millions of journeying travelers.

Financial Services and Connectivity

  • ATMs: Automated teller machines are widely positioned throughout both Arrivals and Departures levels and within boarding concourses across both terminals.
  • Currency Exchange: ICE Foreign Exchange booths are operational landside and airside in both terminals, from early morning until the final departing international flight.
  • Free Wi-Fi: High-speed wireless internet access is available throughout the airport complex under the network name YYC-Free-WiFi.
  • Device Charging: Dedicated power outlets and USB charging ports are integrated into gate seating throughout Concourses A, B, C, D, and E.

Dining

YYC features a diverse dining lineup spanning sit-down restaurants, craft beer pubs, specialty coffee bars, and grab-and-go eateries. Around-the-clock options include the 7-Eleven store (Arrivals Level, Door 11), along with select 24-hour fast-food and coffee locations such as A&W, Euro Cafe, and Tim Hortons in Concourse A. Notable local culinary offerings include Bistro On The Bow, Vin Room, and Flames Grill.

Shopping and Duty-Free

Full-line Duty Free stores are situated in Concourses D and E. The terminals also host travel essentials stores, apparel outlets, Canadian Rocky Mountain artisanal gift shops, electronics boutiques, and Hudson newsstands.

Baggage Services

  • Luggage Carts: Freely available throughout arrivals and departures curbsides and baggage claim areas.
  • Luggage Storage & Coat Check: Staffed storage facilities located on the departures level of the International Terminal, between Doors 14 and 15, open daily from 7:00 am to 12:00 am.
  • Lost and Found: Centrally handled at the customer care desk near Door 9. For items misplaced in public or concourse areas, travelers can submit an official report via the online claim portal.

Other Services

  • Pharmacy: Guardian Pharmacy branch located on the departures level of the Domestic Terminal, offering personal care items and over-the-counter medicine.
  • Interfaith Chapel: Multi-faith prayer and meditation sanctuary situated on the departures level, connecting both terminals.
  • Yoga Space: YYC Yoga Space, a quiet, mat-equipped wellness area located adjacent to Gate A24.
  • Health and Spa: Massage bars, terminal spas, and a basic medical consultation clinic.
  • Water Fountains: Reusable bottle-filling hydration stations located past all security screening points.

How to get into a lounge

  1. Lounge membership: programs like Priority Pass give access to independent lounges in many airports, for an annual fee or per visit.
  2. Credit cards: some premium cards include lounge visits. Check whether your card covers the lounges at YYC and how many guests you can bring.
  3. Ticket or status: business and first class tickets, and frequent flyer status with an airline or its alliance, usually give access to the airline's lounges.
  4. Day pass: many lounges sell entry at the door when there is space. Prices and rules vary.

Long layover? See hotels and overnight stay. Need help moving around the airport? See special assistance at YYC.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a lounge at Calgary airport (YYC) without a business class ticket?

Usually yes: many lounges accept lounge memberships such as Priority Pass, some premium credit cards, airline status or a paid day pass at the door. Each lounge sets its own rules, so check the conditions of the one you want to use.

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