Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is 12 hours behind Perth and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your PER to YOW flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
C$995 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$2,782. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PER to YOW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the departures from Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
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Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 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.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ottawa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PER to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
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