Travelling from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located. Ottawa operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from BHM to Ottawa, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from BHM to Ottawa, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can travel to Canada for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before reserving your flight tickets from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
BHM is about 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your vacation? Stay near BHM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ottawa
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa is C$411. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$698. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BHM to Ottawa, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to the centre of Ottawa takes about 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you 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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). As soon as your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 19 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 43 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near YOW. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from BHM to Ottawa at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before locking in your flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a vibrant atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BHM to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top sights which should feature on any good Ottawa itinerary.
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