Ottawa to Laval flights
Laval lies 157 km (98 mi) east of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ottawa | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 438,366 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 10 km out | YUL, 12 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ottawa
Ottawa is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 7 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 16 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 83 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 85 km).
Arriving in Laval
Laval is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU, 22 km), Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX, 30 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,000 ft | 118 ft |
| Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (regional) | YHU | 22 km (14 mi) | 7,840 ft | 90 ft |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport (regional) | YMX | 30 km (19 mi) | 12,000 ft | 270 ft |
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Staying in Laval
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Laval. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (15), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 13,421 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Laval from Ottawa?
157 km (98 mi) in a straight line, east of Ottawa.
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Laval by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Laval?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ottawa to Laval flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL); Laval also has YHU, YMX.
Where can I stay in Laval?
Our booking partner lists 45 places to stay in Laval, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.