Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to YOW.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is approximately 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 19 minutes.
It typically takes 43 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
C$963 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,881. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Melbourne to YOW, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Ottawa in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Melbourne to YOW for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Ottawa is to visit its leading attractions. Some highlights include Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Ottawa. Browse the offers and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
