Flying from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM): What you need to know
Your next big escape starts at Ottawa's main airport, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) leaving from this base.
Greater Moncton International Airport is located in Moncton. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is one hour ahead of Ottawa.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to YQM.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport? Stay somewhere near Ottawa Gatineau Airport, like Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also put you moments from your departure gate.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Catching a flight out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)? Direct Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Ottawa to YQM with Porter Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of YOW.
On the YOW to YQM route, Porter Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Porter Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Greater Moncton International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to YQM flight:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YQM:
Getting from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to central Moncton
Central Moncton is around 8 kilometres from Greater Moncton International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport is Rs35,216. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs72,390. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Ottawa to YQM, book your ticket three months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)
April is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Moncton based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in an Ottawa to YQM flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Moncton to range from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -15ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Moncton
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Greater Moncton International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Moncton:
Irishtown Nature Park and Centennial Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Moncton travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Acadian Museum.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Moncton, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to Halifax to check off its must-visit sights. From Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada to Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Dartmouth is another essential stop in Canada and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Moncton. No trip is complete without dropping by Sullivan's Pond, Lake Banook and Catherine Furness Park.
