YOW → AMS

Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Amsterdam (AMS)

Compare Ottawa to Amsterdam flights: round-trip and one-way fares from real searches, the cheapest day and month to fly, and how to save on the 5,632 km trip to the Netherlands. There's no nonstop, so trips connect in Toronto or Montréal.

Quick answer

Ottawa to Amsterdam (YOW to AMS): There is no nonstop flight, so trips connect in Toronto or Montréal. Flying time is about 6h 55m for 5,632 km. November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most.

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Ottawa → AmsterdamSeen in recent searches
YOWAmsterdam
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Flying time
~6h 55m
Nonstop
No
Distance
5,632 km
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Lowest fares from Ottawa to Amsterdam

DEPARTURESYOW → AMS · one way · CAD · cheapest first
Route facts

Ottawa to Amsterdam at a glance

Nonstop flights
No nonstop flights; trips connect via Toronto or Montréal
Flying time
About 6h 55m in the air, 9–14 hours with a connection
Distance
5,632 km
Leaving from
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
Arriving at
Schiphol (AMS)
Time difference
Amsterdam is about 6 hours ahead of Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
Cheapest time
November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most.
Entry for Canadians
Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.

Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.

Price by month

Cheapest month to fly Ottawa to Amsterdam

Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.

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Ottawa to Amsterdam fares in our daily checks

Our daily checks have not saved a one-way fare from Ottawa to Amsterdam yet, so there is no price history to show. Check the month chart above for current prices.

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How to fly Ottawa to Amsterdam for less

  • Choose your connection wisely. Trips usually connect in Toronto or Montréal. A slightly pricier fare with a shorter layover can save you half a day.
  • Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
  • Compare airports on both ends. Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) is about two hours' drive away and is often much cheaper for international trips.
  • Getting to the airport in Ottawa: OC Transpo buses connect the airport to the O-Train and downtown.
  • Arriving in Amsterdam: Trains from Schiphol reach Amsterdam Centraal in about 15 minutes for a fraction of a taxi fare.
  • Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.

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Questions

Ottawa to Amsterdam flights: common questions

How much is a flight from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

Fares change daily. The fares board at the top of this page shows the lowest round-trip and one-way prices travellers found in recent searches for Ottawa to Amsterdam.

Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

No. There are no nonstop flights between Ottawa and Amsterdam at the moment, so trips connect at least once, usually in Toronto or Montréal. The fares board above compares every option found in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

The flying time alone is about 6h 55m for the 5,632 km, but with no nonstop flight the whole trip usually takes about 9 to 14 hours including the connection. Shorter layovers often cost a little more.

Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

No airline flies Ottawa to Amsterdam nonstop. Common trips connect in Toronto or Montréal, and the fares board above compares every airline found in recent searches.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.

Which airports serve Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is served by Schiphol (AMS).

What do Canadians need to travel to Amsterdam?

Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.

What's the time difference between Ottawa and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is about 6 hours ahead of Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).

How much have Ottawa to Amsterdam fares varied in your price checks?

Our daily checks have not saved a one-way fare from Ottawa to Amsterdam yet, so there is no price history to show. Check the month chart above for current prices.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Amsterdam?

See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most.

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