Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Nairobi.
Your NBO to YOW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the NBO to YOW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Right now, Rs225,785 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs323,006. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from NBO to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NBO to YOW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of all flights leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on time at their destination.
To get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from central Nairobi, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near NBO:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're landing on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Explore without limits with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Ottawa and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ottawa. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to visit Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NBO to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC and -2ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without visiting Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
