Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Glasgow: what you need to know
The timezone in Glasgow is UTC+0. The city is four hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your YOW to Glasgow flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
58.21% of flights that depart Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Glasgow
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow flight is Rs94,309. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs201,052. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from YOW to Glasgow. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow. Book one of these accommodation options near GLA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and find adventure across Glasgow and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from YOW to Glasgow can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. Following your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near PIK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YOW to Glasgow flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Arnold Clark and be off and running.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from PIK two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
Before you book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Glasgow offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Glasgow
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Glasgow right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Glasgow:
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow Cathedral are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Glasgow itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Riverside Museum.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 499 kilometres south of Glasgow, Cardiff is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay.
