Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Dublin Airport is located in Dublin. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Ottawa is four hours behind Dublin.
Give yourself enough time to get on your DUB to Ottawa flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from DUB to Ottawa. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Dublin, DUB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near DUB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
72.87% of flights that leave from Dublin Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ottawa
The best price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Ottawa flight is 145 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 355 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from DUB to Ottawa, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Dublin Airport to Ottawa ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight from DUB to Ottawa is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a deal gets even better.
Snag an affordable flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Touching down on a late flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa? Grab your luggage and head for the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.
Venture beyond Ottawa and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase the odds of snagging a great deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from DUB to Ottawa is a good move.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The centre of Ottawa is around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Once your flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to YOW. Kick back and get cosy after your DUB to Ottawa flight at any of these well-located options:
Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make collecting an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from YOW two weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Travel to Ottawa in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Dublin Airport to Ottawa during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Dublin Airport to Ottawa plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Ottawa travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey around 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its must-visit sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.