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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Ottawa

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration17 h and 52 mFlights between Edinburgh and Ottawa take, on average, 17 h and 52 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£582Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Ottawa found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Ottawa

Destination airportOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportFor the route from Edinburgh to Ottawa

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Edinburgh to Ottawa

One-way average Price£959The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Ottawa at Opodo is £959, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Ottawa when departing from Edinburgh

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Ottawa

Air Canada

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.88 CAD

1 CAD = 0.53 GBP

Last checked on Thu 05/11

Distance: 3,107 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Ottawa airports

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Edinburgh to Ottawa flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh to Ottawa (Canada) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £582, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Edinburgh to Ottawa takes roughly 8 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Edinburgh–Ottawa route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Arrival airport: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

The weather in Ottawa

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Ottawa, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly -13ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to -15ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Edinburgh to Ottawa

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Ottawa:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Ottawa. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Ottawa

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Ottawa?

When you fly from Edinburgh to Ottawa the average price is £959. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Ottawa at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Ottawa is 582 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Ottawa?

The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Ottawa are January, August and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Ottawa?

The best time of the year to go to Ottawa when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Ottawa from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, November and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Ottawa.

How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Ottawa?

The total flight time between Edinburgh and Ottawa is of around 17 h and 52 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,106.63 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Ottawa compared to Edinburgh?

While in Edinburgh temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Ottawa can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -9º ºC in Ottawa, compared to the 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Ottawa?

The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and Ottawa is: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport(YOW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Edinburgh to Ottawa?

Westjet

Virgin Atlantic
British Airways

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