Travelling from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is five hours behind Cotonou and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your COO to YOW flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport is a well-known stop between COO and YOW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
At the moment, Rs273,681 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs1,399,735. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from COO to YOW. 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 show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Handy information about Cotonou Airport (COO)
76.36% of flights that take off from Cotonou Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Cotonou Airport from central Cotonou, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to COO? If you've booked an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're landing on a late Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Ottawa's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the centre of Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Cotonou Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to explore Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from COO to YOW in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Canada, head for Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.
