Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Vienna is five hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
267 € is the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Return flights start at 540 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to VIE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to YOW:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel near VIE if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vienna International Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Vienna International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vienna International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Vienna in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to VIE in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
You've seen Vienna, now it's time to explore other parts of Austria. Journey about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its popular sights. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Linz is another favourite destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.