Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is seven hours ahead of Ottawa and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your YOW to MED flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
P49,062 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start from P83,173. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to MED, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're coming in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MED:
Follow your own route with a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and find adventure across Madinah and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Madinah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Madinah in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to MED sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Madinah is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, a visit to Jeddah will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
Mecca is another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No journey is complete without a visit to View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.