Travelling from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to BHX, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Birmingham Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport is $1,033. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $892. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to BHX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Ottawa to Birmingham Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport (BHX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport (BHX). August is when most people travel to Birmingham. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Ottawa to BHX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Birmingham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Birmingham right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Birmingham Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are leading attractions which should feature on any good Birmingham itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Birmingham, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 153 kilometres southeast to London to check off its popular sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres southwest of Birmingham, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
