Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Every week, there are nine Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 17:00 Air France flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:20 with Air France.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to CDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air France is your gateway to discovering Paris (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air France.
Among carriers operating YOW to CDG flights, Air France has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
R 5,128 is the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,242. These fares can change based on demand.
Book nine months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YOW to CDG.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Book a hotel near CDG if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Paris and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to central Paris has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to CDG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another sought-after destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.