Travelling from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) taking off from here.
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport is located in Gdansk. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to GDN, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is about 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you have an early flight from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra z's) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient accommodation option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can get to YOW from central Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Ottawa to GDN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near GDN:
Go where the road takes you with a Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or kaizen rent and see more of Gdansk and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport flight.
Getting from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) to central Gdansk
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to the centre of Gdansk is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
R 14,755 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport. Return flights start at R 14,596. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to GDN. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Gdansk. August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in an Ottawa to GDN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gdansk to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Gdansk
Start your Gdansk trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Gdansk isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Church of St. Barbara, Bazylika Mariacka and Główne Miasto Gdańsk.
Explore more of Poland
Gdansk is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Poland waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south-east of Gdansk, a trip to Warsaw will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Monument of the Warsaw Uprising and Museum of Modern Art.
Around 306 kilometres south of Gdansk, Lodz is another essential stop in Poland. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
