Travelling from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport (VER): What you need to know
Veracruz is one hour behind Ottawa. Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport is located in Veracruz, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Ottawa to VER. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58% of flights that take off from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport (VER)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near VER:
Hit the road running by picking up a Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Veracruz and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport (VER) to central Veracruz
Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Veracruz. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport (VER)
R 6,282 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport. A return flight starts at R 11,208. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to VER. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Ottawa to VER is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a price drop.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport (VER)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport (VER). November is when most people visit Veracruz. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in August.
The warmest month in Veracruz is May, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Ottawa to VER plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Veracruz
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Veracruz right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Veracruz General Heriberto Jara Intl Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Veracruz, Veracruz Cathedral and San Juan de Ulúa are major attractions which should be on every Veracruz itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Veracruz. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.