Travelling from Bangkok to Ottawa: what you need to know
Bangkok has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Ottawa leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is the primary arrival point in Ottawa.
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you board your Bangkok to Ottawa flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Ottawa
To find cheap Bangkok to Ottawa flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a Bangkok to Ottawa flight, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is one option if you're leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Ottawa, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Bangkok to Ottawa? Check in to a hotel near Don Mueang Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Don Mueang Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Ottawa, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ottawa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Ottawa's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is approximately 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. Explore your options for getting into town after your flight from Bangkok to Ottawa has touched down.
There are some great places to lay your head close to YND. Unwind after your Bangkok to Ottawa flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the home desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YND in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Ottawa
November is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Ottawa, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ottawa based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Bangkok to Ottawa tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Ottawa around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok 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:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Parliament Hill are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - 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 southwest, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Islands.
Around 161 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil.