Flying from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is Paris's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) departing from here.
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is six hours behind Paris.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). There are 6 direct services each week. Air France operates a 1:10pm departure between CDG and YOW.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Paris to YOW.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can take a direct flight from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
When departing from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport with Air France.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and YOW is Air France.
Air France is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to YOW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
CDG is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
61% of flights taking off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and YOW are:
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Paris to YOW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
76% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
282 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Return flights start at 500 €. These fares can change based on demand.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). August is the most popular month to visit Ottawa. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in November.
Lock in a Paris to YOW plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ottawa
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are top sights which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Laval is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.



