Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is 15 hours behind Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located. Ottawa operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CBR to Ottawa. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll need an ETA for Canada if you hold a passport from Australia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Canberra Airport to Ottawa, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Canberra to CBR takes approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 14 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near CBR? If you've booked an early flight from Canberra Airport to Ottawa, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Ottawa
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Canberra Airport to Ottawa is C$1,922. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$2,731. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CBR to Ottawa if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Canberra Airport to Ottawa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is about 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). As soon as your flight from Canberra Airport to Ottawa has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 19 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 43 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from CBR to Ottawa:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Travel to Ottawa in high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Canberra Airport to Ottawa during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your flight from Canberra Airport to Ottawa, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from CBR to Ottawa sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Canberra Airport to Ottawa, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
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