Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa seven hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to YOW flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Washington Dulles International Airport is a popular stop between RUH and YOW.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
ج.م. 29,462 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 39,087. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to YOW, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel close to YOW if you're catching a late King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to YOW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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