Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is nine hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Ottawa observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAA to Ottawa flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
MAA is about 10 miles from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
76.04% of flights leaving from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Ottawa
£414 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Ottawa flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £915. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from MAA to Ottawa, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to the centre of Ottawa takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 15 miles away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Stay a quick hop from where you land if you're coming in on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge is a comfortable option close to YND. Or check in and relax at Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport before heading to your final destination.
Grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore parts of Ottawa that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from MAA to Ottawa. If you're going away during a busy period, book even earlier to get the best deal.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 8 miles from the centre of Ottawa. Following your flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near YOW. Unwind and get cosy after your MAA to Ottawa flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make collecting an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW will save you money.
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 Chennai Airport to Ottawa. The city buzzes in peak season, but rates are usually higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to Ottawa in the off-season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your Chennai Airport to Ottawa plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to Ottawa in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are major attractions which should be on any good Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 220 miles south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Canada, consider Montreal, about 95 miles east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key reasons to visit.
