Traveling from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) leaving from here.
Varadero (where Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to VRA.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 15 miles from central Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Catching a flight out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)? Direct Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) plane tickets are available from here.
From YOW, direct flights from Ottawa to VRA are offered by Sunwing.
Sunwing is the top choice for passengers flying from YOW to VRA.
You can reach YOW from the center of Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 8 miles or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Ottawa to VRA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58.21% of flights out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
$162 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. A return flight starts from $412. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to VRA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
May is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Varadero based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Varadero is August, with temperatures ranging between 75ºF and 91ºF. Lock in your Ottawa to VRA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport in January when temperatures are between 63ºF and 82ºF.
More about Varadero
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Varadero right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Varadero Beach, Playa Varadero and Varadero are highlights which should be on any well-planned Varadero itinerary.
Explore more of Cuba
You've visited Varadero, now it's time to discover other corners of Cuba. Journey about 60 miles west to Havana to check off its leading sights. From Paseo del Malecón to Old Havana and La habana, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 100 miles south-east of Varadero, Santa Clara is another essential stop in Cuba. No visit is complete without checking out Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park).
