Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Split is five hours ahead of Ottawa and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your YOW to SPU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Split Airport (SPU)
Right now, RM2,342 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Split Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM3,852. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to SPU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Split Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Split Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you're coming in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Split Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SPU:
Grab a Split Airport rental car and explore Split and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Carwiz and united rent a car are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Split Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
From Split Airport, Split is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Split Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Split based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Split is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Split Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to SPU around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Split. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Rijeka is another standout destination in Croatia and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Split. No trip is complete without dropping by Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.