Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa five hours behind Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MAD to YOW flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and YOW:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
£237 is currently the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £488. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to YOW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that depart Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Ottawa's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 8 miles from the centre of Ottawa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ottawa based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Ottawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to YOW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
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