Travelling from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your adventure from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
The timezone in Ostend is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Toronto. Ostend-Bruges International Airport is located in Ostend.
Your flight from Toronto to OST won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to OST flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kms (65 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from YKF make it to their destination within the expected time frame 63.64% of the time.
About Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OST instead:
Getting from Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) to central Ostend
Ostend-Bruges International Airport is around 3 miles from central Ostend. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
£281 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport. Return flights start at £783. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to OST, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST). Visit Ostend in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Toronto to OST plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ostend, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ostend
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ostend right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Ostend-Bruges International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Ostend itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kms (70 miles) east of Ostend, a trip to Brussels will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brussels Christmas Market, Grand Place and Atomium.
Charleroi is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Ostend. No trip is complete without dropping by Canal Charleroi-Bruxelles, BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Musée de la Photographie.
