Traveling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU): what you need to know
Ottawa and Saint John's share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your YOW to ANU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during 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.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport flight is AED 1,308. A return plane ticket right now is AED 2,070. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from YOW to ANU, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ANU instead:
Pick up a V.C. Bird International Airport rental car and discover Saint John's and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Budget and Down West Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from V.C. Bird International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) to central Saint John's
V.C. Bird International Airport is roughly 8 kilometers from the center of Saint John's. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
March is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Saint John's in May.
When reserving your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to V.C. Bird International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Saint John's, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to ANU in February. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Antigua and Barbuda
Saint John's has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Antigua and Barbuda just waiting to be explored. Around 11 kilometers south-east of Saint John's, a trip to Liberta will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Liberta Sports Club, St Barnabas Anglican Church and Falmouth Beach.
Potters Village is another well-known destination in Antigua and Barbuda and is around 5 kilometers south-east of Saint John's. No trip is complete without experiencing Clay Pit, New Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church and Heros National Museum.