Edmonton International Airport serves the capital of Alberta, approximately 30 km south of the city center.
It is an important hub for connections to northern Canada and the oil-producing regions of the province.
How to get to Edmonton International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to YEG
Parking near Edmonton International Airport
The official airport parking is located directly in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed but is video-monitored; Value Lot 13 CAD/day (self-serve) or 15 CAD (cashier), 60/75 CAD per week; Easy Parkade 21 CAD/day (self-serve) or 25 CAD (cashier); Priority Valet 30 CAD/day. Free phone wait area up to 45 minutes.
How to get to Edmonton from YEG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Edmonton International Airport
In the arrivals area you'll find desks for major car rental companies.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit; national licenses are generally accepted. You drive on the right; in winter, road conditions require winter tires.
Hotels near Edmonton International Airport
Nisku, next to the terminal
The hotel is on Airport Perimeter Road, within the airport's own perimeter: a few minutes by car or the free shuttle from the terminal.
Best for: Overnight layovers and dawn departures, when it pays to stay within minutes of the terminal.
- The only chain hotel within the airport perimeter, handy for layovers and dawn flights
- Terminal shuttle and breakfast included, both praised in reviews
- Only industrial warehouses and airport facilities nearby: for dinner you stay at the hotel
- Getting to Edmonton still takes 30-45 minutes by car, with no quick alternative
Downtown Edmonton
About 30 km and 30-45 minutes by car from the airport; the Route 747 express bus reaches the Century Park Transit Centre in 25 minutes, from where you continue on the LRT light rail.
Best for: Travellers who want the North Saskatchewan River, the Ice District and events at Rogers Place, accepting the 30 km from the airport.
- Hotel overlooking the North Saskatchewan River, a short walk from the Ice District and Rogers Place
- Direct connection with the express bus 747, with no need to change several times
- No direct train from the airport: the 747 plus the LRT is still slower than a taxi
- Some reviews mention a breakfast below expectations for the price range
West Edmonton (shopping mall)
About 35 km and 30-40 minutes by car from the airport; the hotel is 4 minutes by car from the mall.
Best for: Families heading to West Edmonton Mall, with its water park and indoor amusement park.
- 4 minutes from West Edmonton Mall, convenient for those travelling with children
- Indoor pool, free bikes and an evening drinks reception included, according to reviews
- It's the farthest zone from the airport among those in the city, still over 30 minutes by car
- Outside the mall the area is mainly commercial, with little independent evening life
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is an adequate size for regional traffic. From check-in to gate you typically walk 10–15 minutes.
Customs and security can require extra time: for international flights, it's better to arrive with 3 hours' notice.
Map of Edmonton International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is West Edmonton Mall?
One of the largest shopping malls in North America, with an indoor amusement park, a water park and hundreds of shops: a tourist attraction in its own right.
Q. Is it worth exchanging euros for Canadian dollars directly at Edmonton airport?
No, the rate applied at airport exchange counters is generally unfavorable: it's better to withdraw CAD from an ATM, also available at the nearby West Edmonton Mall, or pay with a contactless card, accepted almost everywhere in the city.
Q. Is Edmonton a good starting point for Jasper?
Yes, Jasper National Park is about a 3-4 hour drive from Edmonton, a quieter alternative to Banff.
Q. Are winters in Edmonton harsh?
Yes, very much so: temperatures can drop well below freezing from November to March, with heavy snow.
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