Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Bangkok operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from YOW to Bangkok, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You will need an e-visa for Thailand if you have a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 43 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near YOW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Bangkok
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok is $965. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,727. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to Bangkok. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near DMK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from YOW to Bangkok at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok. July is the most popular month to travel to Bangkok. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap flights from YOW to Bangkok around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Bangkok, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are popular attractions which should be on any good Bangkok itinerary.
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