Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington 17 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YOW to WLG flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
763 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Return flights start at 1.427 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to WLG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58.21% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near YOW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Wellington International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and discover more of Wellington and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to the centre of Wellington has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Wellington. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Wellington International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in New Zealand, head for Christchurch, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
