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Flying to Europe through Calgary

So that’s the plan, just wondering if anyone has done this from US through Calgary to Paris. Do I have to get my bags or go through Canadian immigration even if I am not staying in Canada? It’s an hour and a half lay over so I’m a little nervous. But seats are booked so just looking for tips.

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I can't answer that...but after your trip if you are coming home via Calgary to the US, there is a US Customs and Border Preclearance in Calgary, so when you get off the plane in the US it's like arriving home on a domestic flight.

Posted by
4414 posts

Being from Calgary I've never needed to make a connection through YYC but you do need to clear Canadian Customs. The terminal is pretty efficient and 1.5 hours shouldn't be an issue. I believe you do have to collect your bags and recheck. The signage is good and you'll see white cowboy hatted volunteers available to point you in the right direction.

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913 posts

We did this last year. No need to re-check bags. 1.5 hour connection is plenty.