Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is four hours behind Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your MAN to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from MAN to Ottawa with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MAN is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAN:
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ottawa
$846 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Ottawa flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,139. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from MAN to Ottawa, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Manchester Airport to Ottawa is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Arriving late on a flight from Manchester Airport to Ottawa? Collect your bags and head for the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.
Grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and discover corners of Ottawa that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Boost your chances of scoring the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from MAN to Ottawa is a smart move.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is roughly 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Once you've hopped off your flight from Manchester Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MAN to Ottawa flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and be off and running.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW will save you money.
The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before locking in your flights from Manchester Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
When booking your Manchester Airport to Ottawa flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Ottawa, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Ottawa must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.