Travelling from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
Ottawa is 5 hours behind Frankfurt. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Frankfurt to YOW.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Frankfurt to YOW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
From the centre of Frankfurt, FRA is approximately 14 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour and 32 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to YOW:
About Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 43 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
For a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, P24,515 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from P35,602. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Frankfurt to YOW, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. August is the most popular month to travel to Ottawa. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Frankfurt to YOW, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights which should feature on every Ottawa itinerary.
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