Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa taking off from here.
Come in for landing at Ottawa's chief entry point, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a stop you can make on your Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flight.
GIG is around 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Drive into your next adventure with an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore Ottawa and beyond.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Once you've disembarked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Visit Rio De Janeiro during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Rio De Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
