Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your BHX to YOW flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport is a well-known stop between BHX and YOW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is RM3,779. A return fare is currently RM3,244. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to YOW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YOW:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget to explore Ottawa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price 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.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the centre of Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Ottawa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to YOW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without visiting Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.