Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Ottawa and Puerto Plata follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your YOW to POP flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Puerto Plata (and then exploring more of Dominican Republic!) is a breeze with Air Transat. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport.
Air Transat tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier that operates YOW to POP flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to La Union Airport (POP)
At the moment, ₹ 30,015 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 58,961. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YOW to POP, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
Book a hotel close to POP if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a La Union Airport rental car and explore Puerto Plata and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and amerirent are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from La Union Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Plata. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Puerto Plata in May.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to La Union Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Puerto Plata, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to POP in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in Dominican Republic waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Puerto Plata. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.