Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is 5 hours behind Madrid, where Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located. Ottawa operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from MAD to Ottawa. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from MAD to Ottawa, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Spain, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Madrid, MAD can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 37 minutes.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa
C$472 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa. Return flights start from C$808. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to Ottawa if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Locking in a cheap ticket from MAD to Ottawa is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. After your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 43 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YOW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from MAD to Ottawa:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Ottawa in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MAD to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top sights which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Ottawa and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa.
