Travelling from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
Ottawa is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to YOW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to YOW flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near YOW and hit the lights earlier:
Follow your own route with a Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Ottawa and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Rs228,075 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Return flights start at Rs406,191. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to YOW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to YOW.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). August is when most people travel to Ottawa. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in November.
When booking your Melbourne to YOW plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Parliament Hill are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Laval is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without seeing Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.
