Flying from Belfast to Asturias Airport (OVD): What you need to know
Asturias Airport is located in Santiago del Monte. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to OVD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Belfast to OVD leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Belfast to Asturias Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Asturias Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and OVD are:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
You can arrive at BHD from central Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Belfast to OVD flight? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Asturias Airport (OVD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Asturias Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OVD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Asturias Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Click and Rent, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Santiago del Monte and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Asturias Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Asturias Airport (OVD) to central Santiago del Monte
From Asturias Airport, central Santiago del Monte is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Asturias Airport (OVD)
At the moment, $126 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Asturias Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $244. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to OVD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Belfast to Asturias Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Asturias Airport (OVD)
October is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Asturias Airport (OVD). Visit Santiago del Monte in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Santiago del Monte is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your Belfast to OVD plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Asturias Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
Explore more of Spain
Santiago del Monte has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Santiago del Monte, a trip to Salamanca will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.