Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa six hours behind Athens.
To ensure you catch your ATH to YOW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ATH and YOW include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is $676. A round-trip fare is currently $1,169. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ATH to YOW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ATH to YOW.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel close to YOW if you're taking a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Ottawa and beyond.
Booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 central Ottawa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to YOW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its must-visit sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.