Travelling with Children

Our Kid Zones have been designed to encourage interactive play and exploration. Each area features a custom carpet covered foam floor and play structures made from soft-sculptured foam.  


Please see below for family-friendly amenities offered to passengers who are travelling through YYC Calgary International Airport. 

YYC Fun Zones

Pre-Security

  • Domestic Terminal, Arrivals Level, by Door 3.
    • Suitable for children three to five years old.
    • Includes climbing area and children’s movie area.
  • Domestic Terminal, Departures Level, by Door 1.
    • Suitable for children five to 12 years old.
    • Includes climbing area.
  • International Terminal, Arrivals Area, by Door 16

Post-Security

  • International Terminal, International Departures Hall,  by Door 3, by Gate D72
    • Suitable for children three to five years old.
    • Includes climbing area 
    • Aviation themed
  • International Terminal, International Departures Hall, by Gate D80
    • Suitable for children five to 12 years old.
    • Calgary Stampede themed
  • International Terminal, U.S. Departures Hall, by Gate E82
    • Suitable for children three to five years old. 
    • Aviation themed
  • International Terminal, U.S. Departures Hall, by Gates E70 to E75
    • Suitable for children three to five years old.
    • Alberta Wildlife themed

There are also mini play structures set up near gate areas in each terminal.

Please note:  Play areas are unsupervised and parents must watch their children

Travelling with an Infant

Domestic Terminal Nursing Rooms

Pre security:

Departures Level – close to Who’s Who In The Zoo & PBS B. Features: rocking chair, change table, electrical outlet

Post security:

Concourse A – Nursing Room - across Flames Grill. Features: rocking chair, change table, electrical outlet

Concourse A – Nursing Room - across from Chili’s Texas Grill. Features: folding chair, change table, electrical outlet

Concourse C – Nursing Room – near Starbucks, across Relay. Features: rocking chair, change table, electrical outlet

In case you forget to pack any essential items, Sandstone Pharmacy at YYC in Banff Hall carries diapers, baby wipes and other basic baby products.

Please note: Passengers flying with or without their child can bring breast milk in quantities greater than 100 ml; however, must declare it with the screening officer for inspection. For more information, please visit the CATSA (Canadian Air Transport Security Agency) website.

Assistance

If you have any questions, please speak with one of our White Hat Volunteers (on pause until further notice). For luggage assistance Porters are available for booking.

Passengers should also contact their airline for more information regarding travel assistance. 

Travelling with Animals

As we see more and more guests travelling with their animal companions for a number of both therapeutic and non-therapeutic reasons, The Calgary Airport Authority updated its Animal Policy to to enhance the travel experience for all guests, including animals.

View the definitions of approved animals.
Learn more in the FAQ

Animal Relief Areas

Animal relief areas are available outside of the terminal buildings. There are two areas located on the Arrivals Level outside Door 1 and 17.   

YYC Calgary International Airport is one of the first airports in Canada to have in-terminal pet relief areas. They are accessible to every type of traveller including domestic, international and U.S-destined passengers. 

Concourse B: Located post-security, adjacent to Gate B34 in the Domestic Terminal Building

Concourse D: Located across from Chili's. 

Concourse E: Located near the foodcourt, adjacent to the Aspire lounge entrance. 

We ask that all owners pick up after their pets; waste disposal bags are provided.  

Travelling with Pets

If you are travelling with your pet or shipping your pet, please contact your airline for information on policies and procedures when travelling or shipping animals by air.

Picking up Animals at YYC

Please contact your airline for information on policies and procedures for travelling or shipping animals by air.

Importing an Animal to Canada

Information and guidelines for importing animals into Canada can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.