Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): what you need to know
Brasilia's timezone is UTC-3, making Brasilia one hour ahead of Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your YOW to BSB flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
P35,642 is the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P47,610. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YOW to BSB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from YOW to BSB.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results 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.
58.21% of flights that leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
Reserve a hotel near BSB if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Brasilia International Airport rental car and explore Brasilia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Brasilia International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
From Brasilia International Airport, Brasilia is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Brasilia in April.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brasilia International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Brasilia, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to BSB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Brasilia, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 177 kilometres south-west to Goiania to check off its top attractions. From Praca Civica to Bosque dos Buritis and Zoroastro Artiaga Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, consider Uberlandia, roughly 370 kilometres south of Brasilia. Praia Clube, Museu Municipal and Praca Tubal Vilela are key reasons to visit.