Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is three hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your YOW to PDL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is 293 €. A return fare is currently 409 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from YOW to PDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that take off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ponta Delgada in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without dropping by Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
