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Edmonton Int'l (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
YEG

Edmonton Int'l

Edmonton, Canada

🏷️IATAYEG
📍CityEdmonton
📞Helpline+17808908382
1 Airport Rd, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V3, Canada
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ℹ️ About Edmonton Int'l

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) opened in 1960 and is operated by Edmonton Airports. It handled approximately 8.2 million passengers in 2019.

YEG serves as a major passenger and cargo gateway to northern Alberta and Canada. The airport is planning further expansions to accommodate growing passenger traffic and cargo operations.

🏢 Terminals

Edmonton International Airport has one main terminal building. This terminal handles both domestic and international flights.

The terminal has 25 gates: 9 in the domestic departures lounge, 11 in the international/transborder departures lounge, and 5 in the central departures lounge. The terminal spans approximately 64,000 square meters.

The airport's capacity is around 8 million passengers per year. Recent expansions include improvements to the central security screening area and hold rooms.

🚗 How to Reach Edmonton Airport
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Metro/Rail
There is no direct metro or rail connection to Edmonton International Airport.
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Bus
Route 747 provides service between the airport and Century Park LRT Station. The bus runs every 30 minutes during peak hours and every hour during off-peak hours. The fare is approximately $5 CAD. From Century Park, you can connect to the Edmonton LRT (Light Rail Transit) system.
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Taxi/Cab
Both Uber and local taxi services are available. A taxi to downtown Edmonton costs approximately $55-65 CAD.
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Distance
Approximately 30 km from downtown Edmonton. Travel time is about 30 minutes without traffic and 45-60 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
Plaza Premium Lounge is located in the Domestic Departures area (after security). Access is available through Priority Pass, lounge membership programs, or day passes.
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Food & Dining
Several restaurants and cafes are available, including Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and Boston Pizza. Some options are available 24 hours.
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Shopping
Duty-free shopping is available for international departures. Retail stores include Relay and Discover Alberta.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. Connect to the 'YEG Airport' network.
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Banking
ATMs are located throughout the terminal. Currency exchange services are available.
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Medical
A medical clinic is located pre-security on the departures level. Hours vary.
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Other
A multi-faith prayer room is available. There are no sleeping pods. A children's play area is located in the departures lounge. Designated smoking areas are located outside the terminal.
🅿️ Parking

Various parking options are available: Easy Parkade (covered), Value Park (uncovered), and JetSet Parking (valet). Rates for Easy Parkade are approximately $5 CAD per hour or $28 CAD per day. Value Park rates are approximately $3 CAD per hour or $18 CAD per day. Pre-booking is available through the airport website: https://flyeia.com/parking/

💡 Tips for Travellers
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Take Route 747 to Century Park LRT Station to save money on transportation to downtown Edmonton compared to a taxi.
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Check the YEG Airport website for parking discounts and pre-booking options.
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Allow extra time for security screening during peak travel periods, especially in the international/transborder departures lounge.
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Download the Edmonton Airport app for real-time flight updates, gate information, and parking availability.
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