Our Review of Edmonton Airport (YEG)

Our Review of Edmonton Airport (YEG)

All the information featured on this page was compiled and written by David Enrich, a renowned expert in aviation and airport guides, since 1999.

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Edmonton Airport (YEG)

• Modern Facilities: The airport features updated terminals with a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and comfortable waiting areas.
• Green Initiatives: YEG is known for its sustainability efforts, including a 132-square-meter living wall with 8,000 plants of 32 species, which improves air quality and passenger well-being.
• Good Connectivity: The airport offers direct flights to major Canadian, US, and international destinations, served by airlines such as Air Canada, WestJet, Delta, United, and more.
• Efficient Ground Transport: Multiple options are available for getting to and from the airport, including buses, shuttles, taxis, and car rentals, making access easy for most travelers.
• Innovation: YEG is a pioneer in adopting new technologies, such as using drones for deliveries to remote areas and supporting the development of hybrid and electric aircraft.

Cons

• Distance from Downtown: The airport is located about 27 km (17 miles) from downtown Edmonton, which can result in longer and more expensive taxi or ride-share journeys.
• No Direct Rail Link: There is no direct LRT (Light Rail Transit) or train connection to the airport; passengers must transfer via bus to access public transit.
• Weather Challenges: Harsh winter conditions can cause delays and make ground transportation more difficult, especially during snowstorms.
• Limited International Routes: While YEG has good connectivity, the number of direct international flights is smaller compared to larger Canadian hubs like Toronto or Vancouver.
• Occasional Congestion: During peak travel times, security and check-in lines can be long, and parking lots may fill up quickly, requiring extra time and planning.

 

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)

Airlines with best on-time performance at Edmonton Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Edmonton Airport (last month)