Flying from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is four hours behind Accra and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ACC to YOW flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Washington Dulles International Airport is a top stopover on the ACC to YOW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 16,896 is currently the best price for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 18,944. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ACC to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ACC to YOW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
Of the flights that depart from Kotoka International Airport, 70.37% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Kotoka International Airport from central Accra, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're coming in on a late Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near YOW:
Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and discover Ottawa and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ottawa in February.
Lock in your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Ottawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ACC to YOW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading attractions. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are highlights.
