Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is 5 hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Ottawa operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from BCN to Ottawa.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from BCN to Ottawa with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you have a passport from Spain, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
BCN is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 33 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ottawa
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa is Rs95,342. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs170,162. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to Ottawa if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from BCN to Ottawa. You don't need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll update you when there's a change in price.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes around 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YND:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
As soon as your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 19 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 approximately 43 minutes.
After your flight from BCN to Ottawa, kick back at a hotel near YOW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before scheduling your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Ottawa offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from BCN to Ottawa around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ottawa right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are major attractions which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Ottawa and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Ottawa.