Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels's timezone is UTC+1, making Brussels five hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your YOW to BRU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brussels Airport flight is $360. A return fare is currently $743. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to BRU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brussels Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near YOW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brussels Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Brussels Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Brussels. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Brussels Airport for August if you'd like to visit Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to BRU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be explored. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without visiting Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
