Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Warsaw: what you need to know
The timezone in Warsaw is UTC+1. The city is five hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your YOW to Warsaw flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
YOW is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near YOW:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Warsaw
The best price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw flight is ₹ 50,153. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 67,637. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YOW to Warsaw if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near WAW:
Grab a Frederic Chopin Airport rental car and explore Warsaw and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and kaizen rent are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Frederic Chopin Airport around one week ahead of your flight from YOW to Warsaw can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is roughly 40 kilometres from Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour.
There are some great places to drop your things at near WMI. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your YOW to Warsaw flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Warsaw-Modlin Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Carwiz, Flex To Go and kaizen rent.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from WMI four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Warsaw
Visit Warsaw in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC and 4ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Warsaw around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
Start your Warsaw trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Warsaw, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Warsaw Royal Castle Gardens and Palace of Culture and Science are must-do's during your Warsaw adventure.
Explore more of Poland
Warsaw is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Poland just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-west of Warsaw, a trip to Lodz will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Piotrkowska Street, Museum of the Factory and Herbst Palace Museum. Branch Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south of Warsaw, Krakow is another essential stop in Poland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St. Mary's Basilica, Planty Park and 100 oak park.
