Banff is located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It’s one of five national parks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located along the TransCanada Highway, a well maintained road open year-round. The closest international airport is Calgary (130 km/87 miles away).

Almost every major airline flies directly into the Calgary International Airport, which is a short 90 minute (130 kilometres or 87 miles) drive to Banff National Park. Catch a convenient shuttle bus connection right from the airport to Banff.  Alternatively, you can rent a car from the airport or in the city of Calgary.

Arriving by Air to Calgary

Air Canada is our official Canadian airline partner. Use the IATDMCT promo code for all eligible flights to receive IATDMCT negotiated travel discounts.

Promo Code: QJG6KRE1

A ticket is eligible for the Discount provided it has been purchased on aircanada.com, and provided the Promotion Code has been applied at time of purchase. Any ticket not purchased on aircanada.com for the purposes of travel to an Event will not qualify for any benefits under these Terms and Conditions. A ticket purchased on aircanada.com but for which the applicable Promotion Code was not entered or was entered incorrectly will not be eligible for the Discount.

Travel Tips for Entering Canada

All visitors must have valid travel documents and identification to enter Canada, such as a passport or visa. Find current information on entry requirements on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website.

Requirements may vary depending on the country you’re travelling from — or transiting through. You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. Find out if you need a visitor visa or ETA.

The entry document you need depends on:

  • the type of travel document you plan to travel with

  • the country that issued your travel document

  • your nationality

  • your method of travel to Canada for this trip

Visa-exempt foreign nationals (excluding U.S. citizens) must apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), ideally prior to booking their flight to Canada. Apply Here

Visa Invitation Letter (coming shortly)

Visa-required foreign nationals must submit fingerprints and a photo (biometrics) to acquire their visa for travel to Canada.

Shuttle Service to Banff

Banff Airporter is the official shuttle provider to Banff Centre.

Banff Airporter is pleased to provide IATDMCT Congress delegates with a special discount!

Receive a 15% discount on their daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff.

Instructions

Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type  IATDMCT2024  in the “Promo Code” section on the final payment page to receive the discount.

This special rate is valid for travel dates between September 12-22, 2024 if reservation is made at least 1 week prior to the event start.