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YYC Calgary Airport is approximately 15 km from the City of Calgary and approximately 144 km from Banff in Canadaâs Alberta Province, and can be easily accessed via Highway 2 (96 Ave NE Exit); which connects south to 16 Ave NE, taking you west to both Highways 1A and 1.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The closest airport to Banff, Alberta, is YBA Airport, which is only an airfield. However, you could most likely fly into this airport from Calgary International Airport. If you want to save money, you could always fly into Calgary and take the drive to Banff, which would take about an hour and a half.