Travelling with pets
Travelling with your pet? Take advantage of all YYC Calgary International Airport has to offer, for pets and their owners.
Animals at YYC
We accommodate all travellers, companions and visitors - even the four-legged, furry kind. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you're brining a pet to YYC:
Animals are free to be outside their kennels, if they are on a non-retractable leash of four-ft. or less and under care and control.
Food courts, kids play areas and eating establishments, unless otherwise identified, require animals to be in a kennel — with the exception of certified service animals.
For the safety of your animal, they are not permitted on any escalator or moving walkway, unless carried or in a kennel.
Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animal.
Read more in our animal policy:
* If you are travelling with your pet, shipping your pet, or picking up your pet at YYC, please contact your airline for information on policies and procedures when travelling or shipping animals by air.
Animal relief areas
YYC is one of the first airports in Canada to have in-terminal pet relief areas. They are accessible to every type of guest, including those on domestic, international and U.S-destined flights.
- Animal relief areas are available outside of the terminal buildings.
- There are three areas located on the Arrivals Level outside Door 1,9 and 17.
- Concourse A: Located just before the washrooms in Concourse A, near Security B.
- Concourse B (temporarily closed): Located post-security, adjacent to Gate B34 in the Domestic Terminal Building.
- Concourse D: Located across from Chili's.
- Concourse E: Located near the food court, adjacent to the Aspire lounge entrance.
- We ask that all owners pick up after their pets; waste disposal bags are provided.
Importing an Animal to Canada
Information and guidelines for importing animals into Canada can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.