Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is 6 hours behind Beirut, where Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from BEY to Ottawa.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finding a stopover on your flight from BEY to Ottawa is easy. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or visit a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A major stop is Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
If you have a passport from Lebanon, you will need an embassy visa to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport 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 flying.
To reach BEY from central Beirut, it takes around 11 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near BEY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Ottawa
C$627 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa. Return flights start from C$1,314. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BEY to Ottawa, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to the centre of Ottawa takes around 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa. Book one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Once your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 43 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from BEY to Ottawa:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Ottawa during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BEY 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 top stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Ottawa:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are leading attractions which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
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