Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Belize City: what you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Belize City is two hours behind Ottawa.
To avoid rushing for your YOW to Belize City 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 rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
YOW is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to YOW:
58.21% of flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Belize City
$233 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is $701. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YOW to Belize City. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Belize City. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BZE:
Grab a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car and discover Belize City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Budget and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from YOW to Belize City.
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
Once your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Belize City is roughly 2 kilometres from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to TZA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your YOW to Belize City flight:
Best time to go to Belize City
Before locking in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Belize City offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Belize City, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Belize City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Belize City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Belize City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Belize City:
Government House and Museum of Belize are a couple of big attractions to put on your Belize City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Belize Sign Monument.
Explore more of Belize
You've done Belize City, now it's time to discover more of Belize. Journey about 161 kilometres south to Punta Gorda to tick off its popular sights. From Punta Gorda Central Park of Heroes to Snake Cayes and Garbutt's Fishing Lodge, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 113 kilometres south of Belize City, Placencia is another favourite stop in Belize. Experience major highlights starting with Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Art'n'Soul GALLERY and Manatee Caye.
