Travelling from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) departing from here.
Abu Dhabi is eight hours ahead of Ottawa. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Ottawa to AUH. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can arrive at YOW from the centre of Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Ottawa to AUH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
58.21% of flights departing Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near AUH and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport to central Abu Dhabi is roughly 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport is $1,166. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,652. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to AUH, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Abu Dhabi. August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in an Ottawa to AUH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Ottawa to Abu Dhabi International Airport:
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
Sharjah is another sought-after destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without seeing Al Montazah Park, Al majaz waterfront and Al Majaz Water Fountain.
