Amsterdam to Ottawa (AMS–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AMS and YOW. Nearest airports to AMS with scheduled service: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 28 mi) · Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 65 mi) · Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 76 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 9h 48m ACBTEK → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 10h 8m ACBTKL → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 12m 6EAFCI → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 10h 14m 6EB6BA → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 11h ACKLLX → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 11h 25m AFB6DL → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
YHZ Halifax 11h 34m WS → ACPDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Ottawa flights
LGW London 11h 40m U2 → TS London (LGW) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 11h 44m ACOSUA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 14h 11m ACAFKL → ACAVEK Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Amsterdam to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AMS and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
YYZ ~9h 48m YUL ~10h 8m CDG ~10h 12m LHR ~10h 14m YQB ~10h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,224
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AMS → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
YOW → AMS
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
AMS: CEST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 12:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

Dutch passport holders enter Canada visa-free for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before boarding and costs CAD 7. The eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Processing is usually within minutes.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AMS

Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.

Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.

Facts

AMS–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AMS
Full nameAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Charles de Gaulle.
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Amsterdam.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.