Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is five hours behind Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located. Ottawa observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your MAD to Ottawa flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MAD to Ottawa. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, MAD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa
338 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa flight. Return plane tickets start from 533 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from MAD to Ottawa, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across each month and snap up an epic deal.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
Getting in late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa? Collect your bags and head directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.
Go beyond Ottawa and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase the odds of snagging a great deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from MAD to Ottawa is a smart move.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Once your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near YOW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MAD to Ottawa flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Visit Ottawa during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD 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 best places to stay in Ottawa right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are attractions you won't want to skip in Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key highlights.