Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Hewanorra Airport (UVF): what you need to know
Ottawa and Castries share the same timezone, UTC-4.
To ensure you catch your YOW to UVF flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
At the moment, R 3,624 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hewanorra Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,236. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to UVF, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes 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 Hewanorra Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Book a hotel close to UVF if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hewanorra Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Hewanorra Airport rental car and explore Castries and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive A Matic, Sixt and Final Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Hewanorra Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Hewanorra Airport (UVF) to central Castries
Hewanorra Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Castries. Driving there takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hewanorra Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Castries. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hewanorra Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Castries, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to UVF in February. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saint Lucia
You've done Castries, now it's time to discover other corners of Saint Lucia. Journey about 32 kilometres south to Vieux Fort to tick off its top attractions. From Maria Islands Museum to Anse Des Sables Beach and YoungFaith Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Set out 24 kilometres south-east from Castries and you'll be in Micoud, another well-known stop in Saint Lucia. Don't leave without exploring Josephine Splash Park and Ti Rocher Community Park.