Flying from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): What you need to know
Indianapolis (where Indianapolis International Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Ottawa to IND. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58% of flights that take off from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near IND and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Indianapolis International Airport rental car and explore Indianapolis and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport flight.
The street address for IND is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis
Central Indianapolis is around 18 kilometres from Indianapolis International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
C$254 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport. Return flights start at C$434. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to IND. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Indianapolis. March is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Ottawa to IND plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Indianapolis to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Indianapolis
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Indianapolis International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Indianapolis:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Indianapolis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Indianapolis. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 290 kilometres east of Indianapolis, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
