Zaventem to Ottawa (BRU–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BRU and YOW. Nearest airports to BRU with scheduled service: Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 20 mi) · Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 30 mi) · Liège Airport (LGG, 46 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
LHR London 9h 57m B6BACX → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 10h 9m ACLHOS → ACAVLX Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 10h 40m ACOUSN → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 11h 5m ACLXOS → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 11h 5m ACLXOS → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 11h 48m ACLXOS → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 3m ETSNWB → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ottawa flights
YHZ Halifax ~10h 54m AC → ACPDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zaventem to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BRU and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
LHR ~9h 57m YUL ~10h 9m YYZ ~10h 40m YHZ ~10h 54m IAD ~11h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
727
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BRU → YOW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
YOW → BRU
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months, but must obtain an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before flying. Apply at the official canada.ca site. The eTA costs CAD 7, is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. No eTA is needed when arriving by land or sea. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Zaventem.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.