Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is four hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave enough time to make your YOW to Reykjavik flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YOW:
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% touch down on time at their destination.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Reykjavik
The best price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik flight is ر.ق. 1,369. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,315. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from YOW to Reykjavik, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across the month and pick up an epic deal.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
The distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Keflavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar or Flizzr and explore beyond Reykjavik's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Keflavik International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from YOW to Reykjavik can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
Once your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 25 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near RKV. Settle in and get cosy after your YOW to Reykjavik flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Reykjavik International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, RAS Car Hire or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at RKV will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
Travel to Reykjavik during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Reykjavik in December when temperatures average between -6ºC and 4ºC.
More about Reykjavik
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Reykjavik right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reykjavik:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Perlan, Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and National Museum of Iceland are highlights which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Akureyri Art Museum, Hof Cultural and Conference Centre and Nonni's House.
Vestmannaeyjar is another sought-after destination in Iceland and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without seeing Heimaklettur, Beautiful Puffin and Shore View and Skansinn.
