Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin is five hours ahead of Ottawa and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your YOW to BER flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, 264 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 478 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to BER, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of the departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on time at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to YOW:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
If you have a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BER:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Berlin's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the centre of Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Berlin in January.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Berlin, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to BER sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Berlin, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Hamburg to tick off its leading attractions. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Essen is another essential stop in Germany and is around 451 kilometres west of Berlin. No journey is complete without a visit to Aussichtspunkt Wattenscheider Hellweg, Bergischer Weg - 2 Etappe and Hasenwiese.