Travelling from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Yellowknife.
To ensure you get on your YZF to YOW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air North has direct flights from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ottawa — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air North on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Rs46,359 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs95,599. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YZF to YOW, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Of all flights departing from Yellowknife Airport, 52.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Yellowknife Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Yellowknife. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YZF? If you're catching an early flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Explore without limits with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and see more of Ottawa and beyond.
Booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ottawa. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YZF to YOW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
