Travelling from Melbourne to Ottawa: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa taking off from here.
Touch down at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the major arrival point in Ottawa.
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ottawa
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Melbourne to Ottawa flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Ottawa throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Ottawa, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is approximately 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YOW:
Pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and discover corners of Ottawa that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is about 11 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). After your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 45 minutes.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Melbourne to Melbourne. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Melbourne in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to Ottawa ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
