How to find cheap flights to Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
At the moment, £519 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Ottawa Gatineau Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to YND for £2,132.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to YND, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
November is the most popular month for flights to YND. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Ottawa.
Travel in June if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Ottawa are typically cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July brings the warmest days in Ottawa, averaging between 14ºC and 28ºC.
Ranging from -19ºC to -2ºC, January has the lowest temperatures.
September gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Ottawa.
The wettest time of year is December. Visit then and you'll likely get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND): What you need to know
Slip into bed not long after your flight to YND. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Ottawa Gatineau Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Ottawa Gatineau Airport is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Getting to central Ottawa from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Central Ottawa is about 16 kms (10 miles) from YND.
How long it'll take to get to the centre driving depends on the time of day and traffic conditions. Do a little research to find the best route before your flight to YND.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Ottawa:
Ottawa highlights
Hop off your flight to Ottawa and head straight for these popular attractions:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site: Located around 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Experimental Farm Gardens: Here's where you can press pause for a moment while exploring Ottawa. You'll find this park roughly 3 kms (2 miles) south of the centre.
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) northeast of the heart of Ottawa.
How to get to Kanata from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Headed to the nearby city of Kanata? It's about 40 kms (25 miles) from YND. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Allow roughly 2 hours 30 minutes if you plan to travel to Kanata on public transport.
Travelling from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to Cornwall
If Cornwall is on your radar, it's about 88 kms (55 miles) from Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
The drive time to Cornwall is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
There's loads more of Canada ready to be uncovered. Around 145 kms (90 miles) east of Ottawa, head for Montreal. What not to miss? Start with Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. The city's nearest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Laval makes a great addition to your trip to Canada. You'll find it around 145 kms (90 miles) east of Ottawa. Le Cosmodôme, Parc De La Riviere Des Mille and Nature Centre (Le Centre de la nature) are major draws.
Or venture to Gatineau, roughly 11 kms (7 miles) southwest of Ottawa. Canadian Museum of History, Luskville Falls and Meech Lake are among the many reasons to go.