Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Your BHM to YOW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHM and YOW:
O'Hare International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 4,020 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 8,910. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHM to YOW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BHM arrive on schedule 80.37% of the time.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BHM:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider staying in a hotel near YOW if you're taking a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget to explore Ottawa and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHM to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
