Madrid to Ottawa (MAD–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
YUL Montréal 9h 40m ACOSPD → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
YHZ Halifax 9h 55m WS → ACPDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Ottawa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 50m AFARG3 → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 10h 58m BAIBJL → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 11m ACAYBA → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 12h 29m AYBAEI → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 12h 30m AYBAEI → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 14h 7m AAAYBA → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 15h 10m 2WE9EY → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
LGW London 21h 20m ARIBKQ → TS London (LGW) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madrid to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
TRN ~4h 55m VRA ~9h 37m YUL ~9h 40m YHZ ~9h 55m CDG ~10h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
981
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
MAD → YOW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
YOW → MAD
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
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 Madrid.
MAD: CEST · YOW: EDT

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

Spanish passport holders do not need a visa to visit Canada for up to 6 months. You do need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before boarding your flight. Apply online at the IRCC website. It costs CAD 7 and is usually approved within minutes. The eTA is linked to your passport and valid for 5 years or until your passport expires.

Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. There is no strict 6-month validity rule, but the border officer determines how long you can stay. Bring proof of funds, a return ticket, and accommodation details. The officer may ask about your travel plans.

The eTA is only required for air travel. If you enter Canada by land or sea from the US, no eTA is needed. If you are transiting through a Canadian airport to the US, you still need the eTA even if you do not clear Canadian immigration.

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

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

Facts

MAD–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 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 MAD to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Halifax / Stanfield and Charles de Gaulle.
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Madrid.
Yes, return flights from YOW to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Halifax / Stanfield and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.