Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Ottawa is nine hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
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 catch your MAA to Ottawa flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
MAA is about 16 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Ottawa
₹ 65,713 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Ottawa flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 118,318. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from MAA to Ottawa, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
Arriving late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa? Grab your luggage and head for the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.
Go beyond Ottawa and explore places outside the usual tourist stops 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 MAA to Ottawa. If you're travelling during peak season, book even earlier to get the lowest price.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is located around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Once your flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near YOW. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MAA to Ottawa flight:
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 be on your way in a flash.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from YOW two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be found at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa. The city buzzes in peak season, but rates are usually higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to Ottawa in the off-season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your Chennai Airport to Ottawa flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to Ottawa in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Ottawa:
Every great adventure has to 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 explore more of Canada. Travel about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key reasons to visit.
