Flying from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Ottawa's main airport, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore your options for catching a flight from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) leaving from this base.
Ottawa and Iqaluit (where Iqaluit Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to YFB, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can book a direct Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) plane ticket with departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check if flying out of YOW makes more sense for your journey.
Take a direct flight from Ottawa to YFB with Canadian North. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of YOW.
On the YOW to YFB route, Canadian North is the preferred choice of many.
Canadian North is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Iqaluit Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
R 12,802 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport. A return flight starts from R 23,875. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Ottawa to YFB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Iqaluit. July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Iqaluit is July, with temperatures ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Book your Ottawa to YFB plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Iqaluit Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -36ºC (-33ºF) and -10ºC (14ºF).
More about Iqaluit
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Nunavut Parks and Special Places, Iqaluit Stone Sculpture Park ᓴᓇᙳᐊᒐᖅ ᒥᕐᖑᐃᖅᓯᕐᕕᒃ and Apex Trail are top sights which should feature on every Iqaluit itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Iqaluit is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Canada has to offer. Extend your adventure to Pangnirtung, which is about 290 kilometres away to the north-east. From Kekerten Territorial Park to Hudson Bay Company Blubber Station, there's plenty to discover in this must-visit city.
