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Most travellers choose to fly into Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) when visiting the happening city of Embrun. However, you'll find more than one airport in the region, so bear that in mind when arranging your travel plans.

The journey from Ottawa International Airport to downtown Embrun is fairly long. You'll need to travel 19 mi before you can check in to your hotel in the city.

With a few airports in one place, travellers aren't short on options when it comes to flying into Embrun. If you disembark at Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW), you'll find yourself 19 mi from the downtown area. There's also Carp Airport (35 mi away) and Rockcliffe Airport (20 mi away).

Embrun is serviced by 9 air carriers from 22 airports across the globe.

Air Canada and WestJet operate the largest proportion of flights to Embrun. One of the most popular ways to travel there is on an Air Canada flight from Toronto.

Organising an awesome Embrun adventure is easy when there are 440 nonstop flights every week to select from.

Travellers frequently depart from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax airports when flying to Embrun.

Where you depart from determines how long you'll be strapped into your seat. From Toronto to Embrun, the average flight time is 1 hour and 1 minute. From Halifax it usually takes 2 hours and 14 minutes, and from Montreal it's 48 minutes.

Don't leave locking in your flight to Embrun until the last possible moment. That's one trick savvy travellers use to get the best prices. Booking ahead means more options and less expensive flights. Another great way to grab the best deal is to shop around. If where you're headed has more than one airport, research the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. Finally, another easy way to save some money is be ready to book fast. If you see a fantastic deal, don't hesitate — grab it while you can.

Depending on where you’re coming from, your journey to Embrun could be as easy as pie or it could go on forever. We've put together some handy hints that will help you start your next great adventure on the right foot.

What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a comfortable experience if you've got all the right gear. Firstly, you'll want a few toiletry items, such as deodorant, toothpaste and a toothbrush, a spare change of clothes and a few magazines. Secondly, find room in your bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, your medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow as well. Lastly, remember to bring your passport, travel papers and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of prohibited items differs between air carriers, the general rule of thumb is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes knives, scissors, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sporting equipment like bows and arrows, and items that could injure passengers, such as firearms and swords, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

• The main aim is to be as comfortable as possible. Dress in loose, breathable clothing and bring a pullover in case it gets cold in the cabin. Always opt for roomy, flat shoes as your feet may swell a little during the journey. Leave the high heels and chunky boots in your checked luggage.
• Unfortunately, a risk of long-distance flying is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To prevent this, make the most of every opportunity to wander around the cabin. Compression tights and socks are another easy way to help minimize this risk.

Being organised before you get to the airport will help make your getaway to Embrun a pleasure. Here are some handy tips and tricks for a speedy journey past security:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and ID someplace easily accessible. They'll be the first things you'll be asked for by security.
• After that, both you and your carry-on luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that is likely to trigger the alarm. Items like your coat, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
• Electronic devices like laptops and phones will also have to go through the machine to be scanned. No need to worry though, you'll be back online before you know it.
• Travelling with a new hand cream? No problem. As long as the volume is no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear zip-lock bag, you can keep it with you in your carry-on luggage.
• Lightweight sneakers are a good footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when going through security. Hiking boots and other heavy-style shoes are often subjected to extra screening.
• Sharp or pointed items are not allowed on board. They'll be seized at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase.