Flying from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) taking off from here.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city operates on the UTC+11 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Ottawa to SYD. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to SYD flight:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance of 58.21%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SYD and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, 333 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 880 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to SYD, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
Book an Ottawa to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Sydney when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Sydney Harbour followed by Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.