Travelling from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is five hours behind Abuja, where Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your ABV to Ottawa flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
To get to ABV from central Abuja, it takes about 40 minutes by car. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa? Peace Media Hotels and Abis Place are close to ABV. They're a particularly great choice if you're taking off early.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 64.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Ottawa
RM3,626 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa flight. A return ticket right now is RM5,482. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from ABV to Ottawa, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Stay only a short hop from the terminal if you're coming in on a late flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge is a comfortable option close to YND. Or check in and relax at Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport before continuing to your final destination.
Go beyond Ottawa and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks in advance of your flight from ABV to Ottawa. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to secure the best deal.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Once your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
After stepping off your ABV to Ottawa flight, settle in at a hotel near YOW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and be off and running.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
You can find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before securing your flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ABV to Ottawa around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Ottawa, explore our selection of hotels including:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Canada, head for Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.
