Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is 15 hours behind Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located. Ottawa runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CBR to Ottawa flight, leave enough 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.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
CBR is around 6 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near CBR. Whether you have an early flight from Canberra Airport to Ottawa or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of all flights departing from Canberra Airport, 72.61% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ottawa
ج.م. 81,940 is currently the best price for a one-way Canberra Airport to Ottawa flight. Return flight tickets start from ج.م. 125,791. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from CBR to Ottawa. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
Stay just a quick transfer away if you're jetting in on a late flight from Canberra 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 continuing to your final destination.
Drive into your next adventure with an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Ottawa that don't always get the spotlight.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from CBR to Ottawa. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Once you've hopped off your flight from Canberra 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 journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Following your CBR to Ottawa flight, kick back at a hotel close to YOW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before locking in your flights from Canberra Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Ottawa offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Canberra Airport to Ottawa flight ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CBR 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 Canberra Airport to Ottawa, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are top sights which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a trip to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without a visit to Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
