Flying from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Paris: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is six hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with six weekly departures to pick from. You can fly from YOW to CDG at 17:15 with Air France.
Give yourself enough time to make your YOW to Paris flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Direct Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris tickets are available for booking. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will be where your journey ends.
Air France is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris.
YOW is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near YOW:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Paris
Rs70,086 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris flight. Return plane tickets start from Rs154,403. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Lock in cheap flights from YOW to Paris by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near CDG if you have a late flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from YOW to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Paris. After your flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 40 minutes or so.
After stepping off your YOW to Paris flight, unwind at a hotel near ORY. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is about 88 kilometres from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Check in to a hotel close to BVA and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you have a late YOW to Paris flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options offer convenience when you need it most:
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris to access the best deals.
The address for Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Paris in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Paris, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres southeast of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
