Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa is 50 minutes.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Montreal (the location of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport).
The busiest route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Take your pick of 48 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YUL to YOW is the 08:00 Air Canada option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 21:40 with Air Canada.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YUL to Ottawa flight.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Direct Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa tickets are available for booking. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll be touching down.
Air Canada is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa.
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YUL:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa
The best price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa flight is R 1,651. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,281. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YUL to Ottawa.
The best month for scoring cheap Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Touching down on a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa? Pick up your bags and head directly to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.
Pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore corners of Ottawa that aren't the typical tourist stops. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Boost your chances of getting a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from YUL to Ottawa is a good idea.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
After your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 45 minutes or so.
After stepping off your YUL to Ottawa flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to YOW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa. The city buzzes in peak season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Ottawa in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from YUL 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
After booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Ottawa must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.











