Flying from Ottawa to Inverness Airport (INV): What you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Inverness Airport (INV) departing from here.
Inverness Airport is located in Inverness. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to INV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is about 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Ottawa to INV flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Inverness Airport (INV)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Inverness Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near INV and turn in quicker:
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Inverness Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Inverness Airport (INV) to central Inverness
Inverness Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Inverness. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Inverness Airport (INV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Inverness Airport is Rs123,510. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs331,010. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to INV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Inverness Airport (INV)
June is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Inverness Airport (INV). Visit Inverness in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in an Ottawa to INV flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Inverness to range from 8ºC to 21ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Inverness Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Inverness
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Inverness Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Inverness:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Highland Military Tattoo, NC500 Route start/finish and Lochness-tours.com are attractions you won't want to skip in Inverness.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Inverness will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south of Inverness, a trip to Glasgow will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
Edinburgh is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres south of Inverness. No journey is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия.