A pull in the right direction
Feel the magnetic pull of Moncton’s charm with flights from Ottawa to Moncton.
When your flight from Ottawa to Moncton lands, start your trip with the height of entertainment on Magnetic Hill. Drive down and watch your car roll uphill to see the magic of Magnetic Hill. The illusion isn’t the only way to be amazed on the hill. Take a trip to the Magnetic Hill Zoo to be welcomed by creatures of all shapes and sizes.
While you’re on Magnetic Hill, get to tasting some wine at the Magnetic Hill Winery before indulging in dinner. When it’s time to eat, find Moncton’s restaurants serving up the catch of the day, with the Atlantic Ocean providing this New Brunswick city with fresh, delicious seafood on almost every menu.
The neighbouring Atlantic Ocean also gives Moncton its warm, sandy beaches. These beautiful locations are the perfect place to go for a dip and to soak up the sun. Nearby, walk across the sands of Parlee Beach, or across the seafloor during low tide in Fundy National Park. The ocean is always inviting when your flight from Ottawa to Moncton lands.
When flying from Ottawa to Moncton, you’ll find the city’s entertainment extends beyond just the outdoors. At the historic Capitol Theatre, the Atlantic Ballet of Canada regularly graces the stage. To get into the middle of the action, your best bet is an evening at Casino New Brunswick.
With so many things to do in Moncton and the surrounding area, it’s high tide you booked your flight from Ottawa.
Fundy National Park
Down by the bay
High tides of fun await in Fundy National Park with flights from Ottawa to Moncton.
Find the landscapes constantly changing with the tides in the Bay of Fundy. Rising up to 12 metres or more, high tide is great for kayaking across this bay’s waters. Return at low tide to retrace your path, this time on the ocean floor. The changing tides also provide a beautiful photo-op for the Hopewell Rocks, whose strange flower pot shapes rise like towers from the seafloor.
The park’s sights don’t stop there when you fly from Ottawa to Moncton. Further inside Fundy National Park, another amazing ecosystem awaits. The Caledonia highlands plateau rises sharply from the coast below. 300 metres above the bay, this heavily forested area is heaven for hikers and snowshoers alike.
When your feet get tired, kick them up in one of the park’s many overnight options. Choose to set up your tent, or spend the night in a cozy cabin. In the park’s yurts, you’ll have a view of the stars through the central skylights. One of Fundy National Park’s coolest options is an oTENTik, a spacious tent-cabin hybrid.
Experience the park’s appeal beyond its landscape. Summer concerts fill the park with lively music. In the historic home of Molly Kool, North America’s first female sea captain, fiddles and foot-stomping make the music of a traditional Atlantic Canada kitchen party.
The full maritime experience awaits in Fundy National Park when you book flights from Ottawa to Moncton.
Downtown Moncton
The heart of Hub City
Stroll through historic downtown with flights from Ottawa to Moncton.
As the oldest neighbourhood in the city, Downtown Moncton holds a wealth of historic architecture. Dating back to the 1920s, take in the Vaudeville theatre design of the Capitol Theatre. With regular performances by the Atlantic Ballet of Canada, you’ll be just as amazed at what’s inside the theatre as you are with its design. Entertainment is never far with flights from Ottawa to Moncton.
When the show has finished, make Resurgo Place your next stop. Home of the Moncton Museum, Resurgo Place is named after Moncton’s original motto, meaning “I rise again” in Latin. Inside, the Moncton Museum revives history with archives and photographs of the city.
Resurgo Place’s other tenant, the Transportation Discovery Centre teaches visitors about transportation and science through interactive exhibits. Both museums make this modern facility a must-see when you book flights from Ottawa to Moncton.
For more family-friendly activities in Moncton’s downtown, head over to Centennial Park. This green space spans 230 scenic acres. Rope courses and ziplines await at TreeGO, the park’s most adventurous attractions, that will take you on a heart-racing trip through the treetops.
From an adrenaline rush to a stroll through historic streets, flights from Ottawa to Moncton and a trip downtown won’t disappoint.
How to get to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Porter’s check-in desk is on the third floor, in the departures area.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 10 km / 6 mi from downtown Ottawa.
Transportation to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft offer services to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and can drop customers off alongside regular passengers and taxis.
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.
Take the OC Transpo 97 Airport / Bayshore and Bells bus to the airport stop. The fare is $3.50 CAD.
Taxis to Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) from downtown cost about $35 CAD. Car service costs about $90 CAD.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Parking
Driving to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? There are two main parking options at Ottawa Airport with convenient access to all terminals.
The Parkade is close to the terminal with rates of $5 for every 30 minutes with a daily maximum of $24. The Parkade also offers BIZ Park on Level 3, which includes a dedicated parking area with guaranteed space and easy in-and-out access. Rates are $10 for the first hour and a $28 flat rate for 24 hours.
The information and figures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.
Landing in Moncton
Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) is about 9 km / 5 mi from downtown Moncton.
Transportation
Taxis to downtown cost about $20 CAD. Car service costs about $80 CAD.
The Maritime Bus provides shuttle service from the airport to downtown.
Car rental services are available on the main level of the terminal of Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM).
The information and figures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.