Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is 15 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEL to Ottawa flight.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ottawa
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa flight is Rs210,692. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs398,800. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from MEL to Ottawa, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices across each month and land an awesome deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to Ottawa by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Touching down on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa? Collect your bags and head for the convenience 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 explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks before your flight from MEL to Ottawa. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Following your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MEL to Ottawa flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from YOW two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before you book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
When booking your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Canada, head for 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.
