Flying from Ottawa to Moscow: what you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Ottawa to Moscow.
Step off the plane at one of Moscow's major gateways like Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). You can also come in for landing at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Ottawa to Moscow flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Moscow
To pick up cheap Ottawa to Moscow flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Ottawa to Moscow.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa to Moscow, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
58.21% of flights that depart Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Moscow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Moscow. July is the most popular month to visit Moscow. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Ottawa to Moscow ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Moscow in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Russia you should also see. About 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
