Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chengdu: what you need to know
Chengdu is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Chengdu observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid missing your YOW to Chengdu flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
58.21% of flights that take off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chengdu
877 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu flight. A return plane ticket starts at 1.664 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from YOW to Chengdu, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 72 kilometres. It'll take you around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is around 21 kilometres from central Chengdu. After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CTU. Kick back and get cosy after your YOW to Chengdu flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Chengdu in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chengdu, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Opera Troupe are leading attractions which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Chengdu, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 193 kilometres east to Nanchong to check off its must-visit sights. From 六合丝博园 to 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another corner of China, consider Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among its highlights.