Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is four hours behind Dublin, where Dublin Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DUB to Ottawa flight.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from DUB to Ottawa. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
DUB is around 8 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DUB:
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ottawa
The best price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Ottawa flight is RM938. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,097. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from DUB to Ottawa, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Dublin Airport to Ottawa ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight from DUB to Ottawa is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a deal gets even better.
Snag an affordable flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to the centre of Ottawa takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are handy accommodation options near YND.
Venture beyond Ottawa and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of getting a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from DUB to Ottawa is a good idea.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Once you've hopped off your flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your DUB to Ottawa flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be found at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Travel to Ottawa in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Dublin Airport to Ottawa during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Dublin Airport to Ottawa plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Dublin Airport to Ottawa, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey around 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its must-visit sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Montreal, about 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.
