Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Comox Airport (YQQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Comox is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Ottawa.
Leave enough time to make your YOW to YQQ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Comox Airport (YQQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Comox Airport flight is 148 €. A round-trip fare is currently 265 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from YOW to YQQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Comox Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Of the departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% touch down on time at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Comox Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YOW:
Arriving at Comox Airport (YQQ)
If you're landing on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Comox Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near YQQ:
Grab a Comox Airport rental car and explore Comox and beyond with your own wheels. National, Budget and Enterprise are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Comox Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Comox Airport (YQQ) to central Comox
From Comox Airport, Comox is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Comox Airport (YQQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Comox Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Comox in May.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Comox Airport for August if you'd like to go to Comox during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to YQQ in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Comox, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 137 kilometres east to Vancouver to check off its popular sights. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Surrey, roughly 177 kilometres east of Comox. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are highlights.
