Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave enough time to make your YOW to MNL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight is R 9,902. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 23,480. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to MNL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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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% land on time at their destination.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Consider staying in a hotel near MNL if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Ninoy Aquino International Airport rental car and explore Manila and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to central Manila has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manila in February.
The warmest month in Manila is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Philippines
Manila is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Philippines waiting to be discovered. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Pinky Spikes, Province and GEE’s SPOT GARDEN by Gerard.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Philippines, head for Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. Sib Plants, Philippine Science Heritage Centre or Salinlahi Museum and BGC Astronaut Mural are key highlights.