Travelling from Ottawa to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Dubai Airport (DXB) departing from here.
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Ottawa. Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
Your flight from Ottawa to DXB won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Dubai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you're taking a late flight from Ottawa to Dubai Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai is around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Dubai Airport (DXB)
C$743 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Dubai Airport. Return flights start from C$1,398. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to secure flight tickets from Ottawa to DXB. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider choice of flight times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Ottawa to Dubai Airport.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ottawa to Dubai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Dubai Airport (DXB)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Dubai. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Dubai Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Dubai. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Ottawa to DXB during then and you can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Dubai Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dubai right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Dubai Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are highlights which should be on every Dubai itinerary.
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