Travelling from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Windsor and Ottawa are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Your YQG to YOW flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Windsor International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is 111 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 241 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from YQG to YOW, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Windsor International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Windsor International Airport (YQG)
Of the departures from Windsor International Airport, 54.29% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Windsor International Airport from central Windsor, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Windsor International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YQG:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Windsor International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Windsor International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ottawa in February.
Book your flight from Windsor International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YQG to YOW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
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