Travelling from Ottawa to Tokyo: what you need to know
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Tokyo taking off from here.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's primary gateways.
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Ottawa and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Ottawa to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Tokyo
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Ottawa to Tokyo flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Ottawa International Airport:
65% of flights departing from Ottawa International Airport land at their destination on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Go where the road takes you with a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
As soon as your flight from Ottawa to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to NRT. Tuck yourself in after your Ottawa to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental make picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
You can find Tokyo Narita Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
April is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Tokyo. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tokyo in March.
Book a Ottawa to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Tokyo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Tokyo, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres to the west, top sights here include Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.