Travelling from Iqaluit Airport (YFB) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 10 minutes.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Iqaluit (the location of Iqaluit Airport).
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from YFB to Ottawa.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can get a direct flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa. Start your trip at YFB and touch down at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Book your seat with Canadian North. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa.
When flying domestically within Canada, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa, make sure your ID is up to date.
To reach YFB from central Iqaluit, it'll take about 6 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a convenient hotel near YFB? If you've booked an early flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Iqaluit Airport (YFB) to Ottawa
R 6,839 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa. Return flights start at R 15,516. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from YFB to Ottawa, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YND:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
As soon as your flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 43 minutes.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near YOW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from YFB to Ottawa at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Ottawa during the high season if you like a vibrant atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book your flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from YFB to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Iqaluit Airport to Ottawa, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top attractions which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
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