Travelling from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport (YQG): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the main airport in Ottawa. Look for flights from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport (YQG) that take off from this base.
Ottawa and Windsor (where Windsor International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Ottawa to YQG. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can reach YOW from the centre of Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to YQG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Windsor International Airport (YQG)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near YQG:
Getting from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to central Windsor
From Windsor International Airport, central Windsor is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
R 3,180 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport. Return flights start at R 5,725. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to YQG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport (YQG)
August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport (YQG). Plan your visit to Windsor in February for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in an Ottawa to YQG plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Windsor to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Windsor
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Windsor right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Windsor International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Windsor Riverfront, Lake View Park and Windsor River Cruises are must-visits when exploring Windsor.
Explore more of Canada
Hamilton is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Windsor. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Dundurn Castle, Bruce Trail and Waterfront Trail Lookout Point.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, head for London, roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Windsor. Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village are highlights.
