Travelling from Ottawa to Brussels: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Brussels taking off from here.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's chief entry points.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to Brussels, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You won't need a visa for Belgium if you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap flights from Ottawa to Brussels, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 43 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Ottawa to Brussels or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It'll take around 39 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. After your flight from Ottawa to Brussels, expect a drive time of approximately 56 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 37 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays to call home for the night near CRL. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Ottawa to Brussels at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Brussels
ج.م. 17,484 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Brussels. A return flight starts at ج.م. 32,037. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Ottawa to Brussels if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Best time to go to Brussels
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Brussels. To avoid the crowds, head to Brussels in February.
Schedule your flight from Ottawa to Brussels for August if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Brussels in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Brussels
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Brussels, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Brussels:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are top sights which should be on every Brussels itinerary.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
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