Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-5, making Ottawa two hours ahead of Edmonton.
Flights from YEG to YOW start from 07:10 — the earliest with Porter Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:40 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from 15 weekly Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YEG to YOW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is your gateway to exploring Ottawa (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd ranks as the top on-time carrier for YEG to YOW flights, with 89.06% of its services arriving on schedule.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of all flights leaving Edmonton International Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Edmonton to Edmonton International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to YEG:
Arriving at Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ottawa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and venture far and wide through Ottawa and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ottawa in November.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YEG to YOW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a trip to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Montreal is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without experiencing Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.



