Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE): what you need to know
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Venice five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YOW to VCE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
R 4,976 is the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,749. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to VCE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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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 leaving from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
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 you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
If you're landing on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near VCE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent to explore Venice and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice
From Venice Marco Polo Airport, Venice is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Venice based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport for August if you'd like to visit Venice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to VCE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Venice. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres west of Venice. No journey is complete without dropping by Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.