Edmonton Flights and Travel Guide

The winters may be freezing in Western Canada, but flights to Edmonton, the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta, will take you to a hot spot that thrills visitors throughout the year. Edmonton plays host to a milieu of mind-blowing festivals annually that emphasize the incredible creativity at work in the city. 

The famed Edmonton Fringe Festival, the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival are all annual favorites, not to mention the other events that keep Edmonton’s cultural calendar packed throughout the year. In addition to its fun-filled festivals, Edmonton provides visitors with world-class museums, sprawling city parks and ample opportunities for day trips to check out the region’s natural wonders and more unusual attractions. Where else are you going to see the World’s Largest Easter Egg, or get lost in a gigantic corn maze? 

Book your flight to Edmonton today to see what’s going on in one of Canada’s party capitals – you don’t want to miss the chance to dance the night away, dine on delectable cuisine and take in the cultural attractions of the city any time of the year.

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Edmonton Climate

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When to Fly to Edmonton

With over 30 festivals scheduled throughout the year, there’s always a good reason to book flights to Edmonton. 

Peak Season: 

Summer is the busiest time of year to travel to Edmonton: In summer of 2009, Edmonton is scheduled to host 18 festivals, so be sure to book your Edmonton flight months in advance if you plan on joining the hordes of visitors heading into town to take part in the revelry. 

Off-Peak Season: 

Cheap flights to Edmonton are plentiful in the months of February and March, when temperatures plummet in western Canada and visitors shy away from the teeth-chattering cold. For those willing to sacrifice a little warmth for a seat on an Edmonton cheap flight, the trip is well worth it to check out the numerous festivals scheduled to take place in the city from the beginning of January through the end of March, which include the annual Winter Light Gala, the Silver Skate Festival and the Alberta Student Film Festival.

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Getting Around Edmonton

After your flight to Edmonton lands, hop on board the Sky Shuttle Bus for direct, affordable transit to the city center, or splurge with the cash you saved on your Edmonton cheap flight and let a taxi take you to your final destination in Alberta’s capital. In downtown Edmonton, an efficient network of city busses and trams known as the LRT (Light Rail Transit) will get you where you need to go. Day passes are good on the buses and the LRT for adults and are less than CAN $8.

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Edmonton Insider Information

• Whyte Avenue is, without a doubt, one of the first spots you should hit immediately after your flight to Edmonton touches down. As the epicenter to Edmonton’s nightlife, Whyte Avenue is home to the best bars, restaurants, coffeehouses and nightclubs in the city, and the highest concentration of these after-hours establishments is on the avenue between 99 Street and 109 Street. Whyte Avenue is also where visitors can experience Edmonton’s thriving theater district and celebrated independent movie houses, the Garneau Theater and the Princess Theater. 
• The Edmonton Fringe Festival, which is the largest of its kind in North America, has theater buffs and Broadway babies booking flights to Edmonton each August. Taking place in Old Strathcona, the festival showcases the dramatic talents of performers from around the world. -Looking for something to watch while you pack for your Edmonton flight? Rent “Back to the Future”, “Airplane” or “BeetleJuice”. These movies feature famous faces who hail from Edmonton, including Michael J. Fox, Leslie Nielsen, and the late great Robert Goulet. 
• The Royal Alberta Museum is a favorite amongst history buffs booking Edmonton flights, especially those with a fervent interest in taxidermy. The museum houses hundreds of stuffed and preserved species indigenous to Western Canada, including rattlesnakes, grizzly bears and golden eagles. If your trip to Edmonton falls on a weekend, plan a trip to the Royal Alberta Museum on a Saturday or Sunday morning because admission is half-price between the hours of 9 and 11 am. 
• There are some wacky, unusual attractions just a short distance from downtown Edmonton. If you booked your flight to Edmonton for a summer or autumn trip, head to Lacombe and mosey through the 15-acre corn maze, which is open from the end of July through the beginning of November. Alberta is also home to the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus Rex, which towers over the town of Drumheller at a whopping 82 feet tall. The world’s first UFO Landing Pad, which opened in 1967 is in St. Paul and has been wowing sci-fi fans with its informative displays on UFO sightings and crop circles.

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Edmonton Airports

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