Travelling from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) leaving from here.
Ottawa and Nassau (where Lynden Pindling International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to NAS, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra sleep) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can arrive at YOW from the centre of Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Ottawa to NAS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near NAS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lynden Pindling International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from FlexWays, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Nassau's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport is 103 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 268 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Ottawa to NAS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). July is the busiest month to visit Nassau. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in May.
Book an Ottawa to NAS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nassau to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Nassau
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Lynden Pindling International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nassau:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Beautiful beach, Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas and Marine Habitat at Atlantis are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Nassau itinerary.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Lucaya is just one of the many cities in the Bahamas waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nassau. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include St. Paul's Methodist Church, Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy and Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Nassau, Freeport is another essential stop in the Bahamas. No visit is complete without checking out Shark Alley, Grand Bahama Wall and Taino Beach.
