Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Taipei 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YOW to TPE flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight is R 8,651. A return plane ticket right now is R 17,014. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to TPE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 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 get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TPE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Taipei and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Taipei based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to TPE in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've visited Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to tick off its top attractions. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without seeing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.