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Flights from Ottawa to Geneva

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Geneva. The fastest way is one stop via Montreal or London, about 8h 20m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 20m
YOWGVAYUL

Ottawa to Geneva at a glance

Fastest journey8h 20mVia Montreal, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Montreal or London

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Geneva

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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YOW Montreal (YUL) GVA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Sun19:15 YOW19:51 YUL1h 09m connection21:00 YUL09:35 GVAAir Canada
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 20m
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YOW London (LHR) GVA
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
Sat21:15 YOW08:38 LHR2h 37m connection11:15 LHR13:43 GVAAir Canada + British Airways
2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 10h 28m
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YOW Paris (CDG) GVA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~10h 06m
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YOW New York (EWR) GVA
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 57m
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YOW Washington (IAD) GVA
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,042 km3,752 miles
Journey time
8h 20mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hGeneva vs Ottawa
Currency in Geneva
CHF
Airports
YOW → GVA

Flights from Ottawa to Geneva: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Geneva?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Montreal, London and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Geneva?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,042 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Geneva?
The best connecting points are Montreal (YUL), London (LHR), Paris (CDG) and New York (EWR). Air Canada flies both legs via Montreal, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Geneva?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Geneva?
Geneva is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa.

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