Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
The timezone in Managua is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Ottawa.
Leave enough time to catch your YOW to MGA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight is $466. A return plane ticket right now is $857. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YOW to MGA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from YOW to MGA.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to YOW:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Pick up an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car and discover Managua and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Augusto C Sandino International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
Augusto C Sandino International Airport to central Managua has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Managua in February.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport for April if you want to explore Managua during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to MGA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Managua is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nicaragua waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres north-west of Managua, a visit to León will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plaza Sutiaba, Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra.
Around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua, Masaya is another favourite stop in Nicaragua. Start your sightseeing at La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo.
