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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 828
Typical prices: C$ 900-C$ 1,359
Air Canada
Thu 1/11Thu 8/11
YOW - AMS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 398
Typical prices: C$ 609-C$ 787
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/10
YOW - AMS • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Amsterdam. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,009 (round-trip)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL)
Shortest trip • 10h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam (YOW-AMS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Amsterdam

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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6:10 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
10h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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12:05 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
13h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 828Air Canada
Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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2:00 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
14h 15m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:15 p.m. - 7:52 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
13h 37m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island
C$ 843Air Canada
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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5:50 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
10h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:15 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
15h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 843Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
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7:30 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
8h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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12:05 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
17h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 849Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
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2:55 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
13h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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12:05 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
12h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 875Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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2:00 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
14h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:50 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
15h 40m2 stops Zurich Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 879Multiple Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
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6:10 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
10h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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8:55 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
15h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 920Lufthansa
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
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6:10 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
13h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main
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12:05 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
12h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 949Lufthansa
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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8:55 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
10h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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2:55 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
11h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,279Porter Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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8:55 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
10h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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2:55 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-YOW Ottawa
11h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,279Porter Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ottawa to Amsterdam flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam start at C$ 828. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 900 to C$ 1,359. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 828 on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam at C$ 882 round-trip.
•October (C$ 1,643) and August (C$ 1,509) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 86% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Ottawa to Amsterdam the cheapest?

Flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Ottawa to Amsterdam flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 398
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Ottawa to Amsterdam flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

    Flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam pass through?

    One-stop flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 58% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 1% of one-stop connections

    Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

    On the Ottawa to Amsterdam route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 963 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,219 – a C$ 256 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Amsterdam?

    Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Amsterdam flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the route average of C$ 1,047. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Ottawa to Amsterdam take?

    A direct flight from Ottawa to Amsterdam takes 0h 00m, covering 9,057 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Ottawa to Amsterdam changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 818 to C$ 3,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Ottawa to Amsterdam looking right now?

    One-way fares from Ottawa to Amsterdam are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 807, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 46m, compared with 10h 52m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 12h 18m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Ottawa and Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)?

    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • keddy by Europcar
    • Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Amsterdam flight?

    Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Amsterdam range from C$ 900 to C$ 1,359, with an average of C$ 1,047 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 900 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Ottawa to Amsterdam flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 963 – about C$ 256 less than Friday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Amsterdam trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 882 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 761 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
    - Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center

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