Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kuala Lumpur 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave plenty of time to make your YOW to KUL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 8,737. A return plane ticket is currently R 19,546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to KUL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights leaving from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Book a hotel near KUL if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and find adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to KUL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Next? Set out for Kampung Baru Subang. It's roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and is known for highlights like Simflightkl.