Travelling from Rome to Ottawa: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when planning your flight from Rome to Ottawa.
Disembark at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the chief entry point to Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to Ottawa, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you have a passport from Italy. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Rome to Ottawa.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Rome to Ottawa. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in approximately 39 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 51 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Ottawa, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Ottawa. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Ottawa:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 42 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to Ottawa, chill out in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Arriving 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 around 22 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rome to Ottawa. Book one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The centre of Ottawa is located around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Once your flight from Rome to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 19 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 43 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Rome to Ottawa:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Ottawa
Currently, C$404 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Ottawa. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$897. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to Ottawa, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Rome to Ottawa.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Ottawa during the high season if you like a vibrant atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Or, book flights from Rome to Ottawa during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Rome to Ottawa, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Ottawa, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Rome to Ottawa. Whether you want a compact ride, roomy sedan or something with all the extras, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
