Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is five hours behind Brussels and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to YOW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BRU and YOW include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is $1,006. A return plane ticket right now is $1,369. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BRU to YOW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BRU to YOW.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
When it comes to Brussels Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.97% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YOW if you're taking a late Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ottawa. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Brussels Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to go to Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to YOW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.