Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is six hours behind Helsinki and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your HEL to YOW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' O'Hare International Airport is a sought-after stop between HEL and YOW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 6,416 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,120. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from HEL to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to YOW.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel close to YOW if you're catching a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the centre of Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ottawa. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to YOW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
