Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YOW to HKG flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight is R 8,165. A round-trip fare right now is R 17,981. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to HKG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YOW to HKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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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 land at their destination on schedule.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
From Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Hong Kong in April.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, consider Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are key reasons to visit.
