Direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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Destinations & direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa)

Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) is a bigger airport in Canada. With an average of 20-24 daily departures, the route from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is the busiest route and offers travelers plenty of flexibility. If you're up for a longer flight, you might want to consider the Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), which takes around 6h 10m. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has got you covered with a wide range of flight options.

Biggest airlines departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Frequent flyer programs offered by several airlines departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Air Canada
Porter Airlines
WestJet
United Airlines
Flair Airlines

Airport information

Airport name Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Airport (IATA) Code YOW
City Ottawa
Country Canada (CA)
Full location Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Latitude 45.319212
Longitude -75.669165
Website Yow.ca
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

General Information About Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Macdonald-Cartier Airport is one of Canada's busiest and most important airports. As its primary gateway serving Ottawa and Ontario's National Capital Region, it serves as an important transit hub between Toronto and Montreal as well as Iqaluit in eastern Arctic flights.

The airport is situated 5.5 nautical miles (nm) southwest of Ottawa and features a humid continental climate (Koppen climate classification Dfb), with high humidity during the summers.

YOW Airport is serviced by many international and domestic airlines offering both international and domestic routes, including Sunwing Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada and Avianca Aerovias. It's an especially convenient place for travel between New York, Cancun, Fort Lauderdale London Hong Kong.

Transportation: OC Transportation offers frequent bus transportation between the airport and your location, or alternatively you can choose between various taxis or transfers.

Car Rental: When renting a car from Ottawa airport, it is wise to book ahead in order to get the best deal and ensure a comfortable drive to your destination. Booking in advance ensures the most attractive terms.

Free Wi-Fi: The airport offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout its terminals; however, after a certain amount of time you must log off.

Parking: At the airport there are two parking lots; Parkade P1 offers closest proximity to the terminal and charges a flat daily rate of CA$20 while Parkade P2 can be found slightly further out and costs roughly CA$25 daily.


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many airports are there near Ottawa?

How many airports are there near Ottawa? 

What is the best airport to use when flying from Ottawa?

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Ottawa.

Which airlines flying from Ottawa?

Flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport are offered by 12 different airlines. Airlines with the most flights: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, United Airlines, Flair Airline

What is the longest flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?

The longest flight duration from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is the route to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), which lasts approximately 6h 10m and is operated by an Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

What is the airport IATA-code for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport uses the IATA code: YOW

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