Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, making Ottawa five hours behind Geneva.
Leave plenty of time to make your GVA to YOW flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GVA and YOW include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Currently, R 5,516 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,285. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GVA to YOW, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from GVA to YOW is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
65.81% of flights taking off from Geneve Airport land at their destination on time.
Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GVA:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're coming in on a late Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near YOW:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ottawa and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Geneve Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to visit Ottawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GVA to YOW in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another standout destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without dropping by Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.