Travelling from Ottawa to Regina International Airport (YQR): What you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore your options for leaving from here when searching for your flights from Ottawa to Regina International Airport (YQR).
Regina is two hours behind Ottawa. Regina International Airport is located in Regina, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Ottawa to YQR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Regina International Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another handy accommodation option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Ottawa to YQR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Regina International Airport (YQR)
Consider booking a hotel near YQR if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Regina International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Explore without limits with a Regina International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or National and venture far and wide through Regina and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Regina International Airport flight.
Getting from Regina International Airport (YQR) to central Regina
Central Regina is around 3 kilometres from Regina International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Regina International Airport (YQR)
Right now, P8,868 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Regina International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P17,162. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to YQR, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Ottawa to Regina International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ottawa to Regina International Airport.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Regina International Airport (YQR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Regina International Airport (YQR). August is the busiest month to travel to Regina. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in May.
When booking your Ottawa to YQR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Regina, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Regina International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -24ºC (-11ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Regina
Start your Regina trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Regina International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Regina trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, Regina Floral Conservatory and Emerald Park.
Explore more of Canada
Regina has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Regina, a trip to Saskatoon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Remai Modern, Wanuskewin Heritage Park and St. John's Anglican Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Yorkton, about 177 kilometres north-east of Regina. Western Development Museum, Ravine Ecological Preserve and Ravine Ecological Preserve are highlights.