Flying from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) out of here.
Madrid is five hours ahead of Ottawa. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Ottawa to MAD.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The journey from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
If you have an early flight from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra sleep) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient accommodation option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to MAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MAD and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
$674 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Return flights start at $1,080. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to MAD, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). July is when most people visit Madrid. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Ottawa to MAD flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Madrid
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Madrid:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Madrid when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Museo del Prado followed by Plaza Mayor and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Spain, head for Salamanca, roughly 193 kilometres west of Madrid. Salamanca, Casco Historico, Catedral de Salamanca and Plaza Mayor are among its highlights.