Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GIG to YOW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the GIG to YOW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is Rs114,249. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs251,392. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GIG to YOW if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
79.57% of flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on time.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GIG? If you're boarding an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel close to YOW if you're catching a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ottawa in February.
Lock in your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Ottawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GIG to YOW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
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