Ottawa airport (YOW)

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, opened in 1938, is one of the most important in Canada. It serves the country's capital and much of the province of Ontario, and operates domestic and international flights to the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. It is considered one of the best in the world regarding customer service.

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Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic: 4.1 million passengers went through it in 2023.

Tel: +1 613 248 2000.

Information counter in the check-in area.

 Location

The airport is located 10 km (6 miles) south of Ottawa.

Parking services at Ottawa airport (YOW)

Parking is available for short and long stays. Payment must be made at automatic machines located in the Arrivals area (north and south ends), levels 1 and 3 of P1, or next to the exit of P4. Next to the access road, there is an area for passenger pick-up (Cell Phone Lot), which is free of charge, but the driver must remain inside the vehicle. Rates and reservations

Parkade (P1) - Facility located in front of the terminal, about 2 minutes away, for short and medium stays. With charging stations for electric vehicles on levels 2, 3 and 4. On level 3, there is a premium sector (BizPark) for frequent travelers, with quick access to the boarding gates.
Long Term/Overheight (P4) - Uncovered parking for short and long term, with spaces for high clearance vehicles, about 7 minutes from the main building.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include elevators, adapted toilets and telephones, relief areas for service animals, reserved parking spaces, Braille signage and textured surfaces. Para Transpo (Tel +1 613 244 7272) offers door-to-door transportation for people with reduced mobility. Passengers requiring special assistance should contact their airline before arrival.