Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Ottawa and Bridgetown share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YOW to BGI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
RM614 is the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM1,176. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from YOW to BGI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Grantley Adams International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive A Matic, Stoutes or BAJAN CAR RENTALS and experience more of Bridgetown and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Grantley Adams International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International Airport to central Bridgetown has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Bridgetown. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to BGI in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Barbados
Bridgetown is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Barbados just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres north of Bridgetown, a visit to Speightstown will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Arlington House Museum, Tiyi By Design Art Jewellery Studio and Jetski Barbados - Jetski Tours & Excursions.
Oistins is another standout destination in Barbados and is around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. No journey is complete without experiencing Banks Beer BreweryTour & Souvenir Shop, Errol Barrow Roundabout and The Paradise Nature Park.