Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta is five hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YOW to MLA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)
252 € is the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport flight. Return flights start at 545 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to MLA, book ahead. Airlines generally 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.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Malta International Airport (MLA)
If you're getting in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MLA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Malta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valletta and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Malta International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Malta International Airport (MLA) to central Valletta
Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Valletta. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Valletta in April.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Malta International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to MLA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malta
You've done Valletta, now it's time to discover other parts of Malta. Travel about 5 kilometres west to Birkirkara to tick off its popular sights. From Gnien il Haddiem to Santwarju Ta' Santa Tereza Tal-Bambin Gesù and Woof Indoor Dog Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Qormi is another standout destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No trip is complete without experiencing Church of St George, Palazzo Stagno and Monument ta' Guze Muscat Azzopardi.