Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAD and YOW are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Canada, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAD to YOW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is $804. The cheapest price for a return flight is $999. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get flight tickets from MAD to YOW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding flight tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for flight tickets from MAD to YOW every day.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 37 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near MAD. Whether you're on an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel near YOW if you're taking a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 19 minutes.
It takes roughly 43 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ottawa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13 ºC to 27 ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19 ºC and -2 ºC then.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from MAD to YOW:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among the things you can't miss in Ottawa.
Complete your Ottawa trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Ottawa.