Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Taipei: what you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is 12 hours ahead of Ottawa.
To avoid rushing for your YOW to Taipei flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
YOW is about 7 miles from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing 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 travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YOW:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Taipei
£370 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei flight. A return plane ticket starts at £846. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from YOW to Taipei if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 30 miles from central Taipei. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TPE instead:
Follow your own route with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and chase adventure across Taipei and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from YOW to Taipei can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 4 miles from the centre of Taipei. After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take around 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your YOW to Taipei flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and make a speedy getaway.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Plan your trip to Taipei in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YOW to Taipei in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are leading attractions which should be on any good Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. Around 80 miles south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Around 160 miles south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another essential stop in Taiwan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.