Flying from Belfast to Ottawa: what you need to know
Belfast has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Ottawa flying out of Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Touch down at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the major arrival point in Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to Ottawa, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Belfast to Ottawa for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your travels. When booking your flight from Belfast to Ottawa, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is an option if you're setting off from Belfast International Airport.
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Belfast to Ottawa, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 12 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 22 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Belfast to Ottawa? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes about 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YND if you're taking a late flight from Belfast to Ottawa. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
After your flight from Belfast to Ottawa has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 43 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near YOW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Belfast to Ottawa:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Ottawa
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Ottawa is C$434. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,535. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap flights from Belfast to Ottawa. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Belfast to Ottawa is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Ottawa in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Belfast to Ottawa during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book your flight from Belfast to Ottawa for July if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Belfast to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ottawa right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Belfast to Ottawa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
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