Travelling from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Abidjan.
Your ABJ to YOW flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
$1,010 is the best price for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,608. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ABJ to YOW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
58.4% of flights that leave from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Abidjan to Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ABJ? If you're catching an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
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Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the centre of Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABJ to YOW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
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