Ottawa YOW Airport Overview
Ottawa International Airport YOW is one of Canada's major Airports, and a recent ACI survey ranked it number one in the world for customer satisfaction! It may also be noted that during the winter months the airport uses a multi-function snow removal systems, which reduces total runway snow removal time to a mere 15 minutes, and enables airlines to be on schedule during bad weather conditions.
The Airport is located in the northeast corner of the Province of Ontario, and approximately six miles from downtown Ottawa, Canada’s Capital city. It is accessible from Ottawa's center, from its east or west, via the Queensway (Highway 417).
With three runways and an estimated 4.5 million passengers a year, Ottowa Airport is served domestic and U.S. airlines offering direct flights throughout Canada, the U.S. Air Canada, the dominant airline, also offers direct flights to London Heathrow Airport. Low-cost and charter airlines offer seasonal flights to popular vacation destinations.
The Airport is located in the northeast corner of the Province of Ontario, and approximately six miles from downtown Ottawa, Canada’s Capital city. It is accessible from Ottawa's center, from its east or west, via the Queensway (Highway 417).
With three runways and an estimated 4.5 million passengers a year, Ottowa Airport is served domestic and U.S. airlines offering direct flights throughout Canada, the U.S. Air Canada, the dominant airline, also offers direct flights to London Heathrow Airport. Low-cost and charter airlines offer seasonal flights to popular vacation destinations.
Ottawa International has one passenger terminal. (For detailed terminal information, click on 'Terminal Map'.)
Parking options at Ottawa Airport: (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)
Rental Car counters are located in the Parkade, across from the passenger terminal.
To get from the Airport to your destination, you can rent a car, take a taxi (dispatch: 613-523-1234; to downtown ca. $29), take a hotel shuttle (from Post 10 outside Arrivals, level 1 - tel: 613-260-2359), or take the public bus (for accessible transportation call 613-523-1234):
The 'OC Transpo' bus (613-71-4390), Route 97, offers frequent express service to downtown with connections to the O-Train & other bus stations. Route 97 departs from post 14 outside Arrivals, level 1 and charges $3 for 2 tickets (exact cash only). Tickets can be purchased at a discount (minimum 2 tickets at $2.30) at the Ground Transportation desk, Level 1, center.
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Address:
1000 Airport Parkway Private
Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
Canada - Website for Ottawa: http://www.ottawa-airport.ca
- Email Address: http://www.ottawa-airport.ca/AirportAuthority/contactUs-e.php
- Phone: 613 248 2000 .
- View Terminal Map
Ottawa YOW Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Ottawa YOW Airport Update History
- Updated YOW Airports page - Nov 28, 2011
- Updated YOW Lost Found page - Nov 14, 2011
- Updated YOW Airport Intro page - Oct 23, 2011
- Updated YOW Main Terminals page - Oct 23, 2011
- Updated YOW Parking On site page - Oct 23, 2011
- Updated YOW Food & Stores page - Sep 5, 2011
AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS
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YOW Delays: 15 mins or less.
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YOW FLIGHT STATUS & TRACKING |
