Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is five hours behind Amsterdam and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your AMS to YOW flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and YOW:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Currently, 307 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 457 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from AMS to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from AMS to YOW.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel near YOW if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and discover Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ottawa. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to go to Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to YOW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Ottawa, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Montreal is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without dropping by Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.