Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Ottawa is five hours behind Madrid.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your MAD to Ottawa flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MAD 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 the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Madrid, MAD can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
78.23% of flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ottawa
P24,331 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa flight. Return plane tickets start from P37,020. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from MAD to Ottawa, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across each month and snap up an epic deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to Ottawa by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometers. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Stay a stone's throw from the terminal if you're jetting in on a late flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge is one option close to YND. Or check in and relax at Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport before heading to your final destination.
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Increase your likelihood of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from MAD to Ottawa is a smart move.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is about 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). After your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to YOW. Kick back and get cosy after your MAD to Ottawa flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from YOW two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
You can find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Visit Ottawa during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Ottawa, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometers south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometers east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key highlights.
