Flying from Ottawa to Comox Airport (YQQ): What you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out your departure options from here when reserving your flights from Ottawa to Comox Airport (YQQ).
Comox Airport is located in Comox. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind 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 flight from Ottawa to YQQ.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Ottawa. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to YQQ flight:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Comox Airport (YQQ)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Comox Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YQQ:
Getting from Comox Airport (YQQ) to central Comox
Comox Airport is about 2 miles from central Comox. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Comox Airport (YQQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Comox Airport is £107. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £228. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to YQQ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Ottawa to Comox Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Comox Airport (YQQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Comox Airport (YQQ). July is when most people travel to Comox. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
Lock in an Ottawa to YQQ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Comox to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Comox Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Comox
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Comox right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Comox Airport:
Kye Bay and Baybrook Nature Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Comox to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Comox Fisherman's Wharf.
Explore more of Canada
Comox is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 137 kms (85 miles) east of Comox, a visit to Vancouver will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, head for Surrey, about 177 kms (110 miles) east of Comox. Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park are the start of reasons to visit.