Travelling from Venice to Ottawa: what you need to know
Venice is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Venice to Ottawa leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF).
Disembark at Ottawa's primary gateway, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Ottawa is five hours behind Venice and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Venice to Ottawa flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Ottawa
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Venice to Ottawa flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Venice, VCE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Venice to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
75.29% of flights that depart Venice Marco Polo Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
TSF is around 26 kilometres from central Venice. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Treviso Airport the day before your flight from Venice to Ottawa:
Treviso Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Venice to Ottawa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore corners of Ottawa that most visitors tend to miss. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Following your flight from Venice to Ottawa, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 45 minutes.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from YOW two weeks in advance often means lower 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
Have a think about your dates before booking your flight from Venice to Venice. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Venice in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Venice to Ottawa ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Venice to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Ottawa, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
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 to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you want to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key reasons to visit.
