Travelling from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Frankfurt.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Frankfurt to YOW.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to YOW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can reach HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to YOW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
53.13% of flights leaving Frankfurt - Hahn Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider booking a hotel near YOW if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
At the moment, 290 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 512 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to YOW. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Frankfurt to YOW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Your Ottawa trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, a visit to Montreal will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Canada, head for Laval, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval are key reasons to visit.