Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa is 4 hours 22 minutes.
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.
The busiest route is from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). There are 25 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YEG to YOW is the 07:25 Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 23:40 with WestJet.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from YEG to Ottawa. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Direct flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa are available for booking. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll disembark.
Book your seat with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa.
Once you've booked flight tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're travelling within Canada. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
Travelling from central Edmonton to YEG takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YEG? If you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa is C$124. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$259. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from YEG to Ottawa by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from YEG to Ottawa. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to YND if you're catching a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The centre of Ottawa is located around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). As soon as your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 19 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 43 minutes.
After your flight from YEG to Ottawa, kick back at a hotel close to YOW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Visit Ottawa during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Or, book flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Search for cheap flights from YEG to Ottawa sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are major attractions which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Ottawa and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa.
