Travelling from Belfast to Ottawa: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Ottawa. Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the main airports in Belfast.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll be arriving in Ottawa.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa four hours behind Belfast.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Belfast to Ottawa flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Ottawa
To find cheap Belfast to Ottawa flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Whether you want to visit another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Belfast International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a stop you can make during your Belfast to Ottawa flight.
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes about 2 hours on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Belfast to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Belfast International Airport:
67.55% of flights departing from Belfast International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
BHD is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Belfast to Ottawa, kick back in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YND:
Pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore corners of Ottawa that most visitors tend to miss. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To secure the best deal, book your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. Once you've disembarked your flight from Belfast to Ottawa, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from YOW two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Belfast during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Belfast to Belfast during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Belfast to Ottawa tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Ottawa in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Belfast to Ottawa, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, head for Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are among its highlights.
