Flying from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is three hours ahead of Whitehorse and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your YXY to YOW flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Right now, R 4,673 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Whitehorse Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,882. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YXY to YOW if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Whitehorse Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
58.89% of flights that depart Whitehorse Airport make it to their destination on time.
Whitehorse Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Whitehorse. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YXY? If you've booked an early flight from Whitehorse Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Whitehorse Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
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Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to central Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Whitehorse Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Whitehorse Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from YXY to YOW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
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