Flying from Ottawa to Moscow: what you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Moscow departing from here.
Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are Moscow's chief entry points.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Ottawa to Moscow flight.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? 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.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Moscow
To pick up cheap Ottawa to Moscow flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Ottawa to Moscow.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 7 miles from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 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 to Moscow? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on time at their destination.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Moscow. July is the most popular month to visit Moscow. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Ottawa to Moscow ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Moscow in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Russia you should also see. About 240 miles east of Moscow, a trip to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 290 miles south of Moscow, Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.