What is the IATA code for Ottawa Airport?

The IATA code for Ottawa Int'l is YOW.

Ottawa Int'l (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.

YOW

Ottawa Int'l

Q: How to reach Ottawa Airport from the city?

Bus: OC Transpo Route 97 serves the airport, with connections to downtown Ottawa and other destinations. The fare is approximately $3.70 CAD. Frequency varies, approximately every 15-30 minutes during peak hours. Taxi/Cab: Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available. A taxi to downtown Ottawa costs approximately $35-45 CAD. Distance: Approximately 10 km from downtown Ottawa, a 20-minute drive without traffic, and up to 40 minutes during peak hours.

Ottawa, Canada

🏷️IATAYOW

📍CityOttawa

📞Helpline+1 613-248-2000

🌐yow.ca

1000 Airport Parkway Private, Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4, Canada

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ℹ️ About Ottawa Int'l

Ottawa International Airport (YOW) opened in 1960. It is operated by the Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport Authority.

The airport handled approximately 5 million passengers in 2019. It serves as a gateway to Canada's capital region.

There are plans for future infrastructure improvements.

🏢 Terminals

Ottawa International Airport has one main terminal building. It handles both domestic and international flights.

The terminal has 17 gates. The airport's capacity is approximately 5 million passengers per year.

There have been no recent major terminal expansions.

🚗 How to Reach Ottawa Airport

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Bus

OC Transpo Route 97 serves the airport, with connections to downtown Ottawa and other destinations. The fare is approximately $3.70 CAD. Frequency varies, approximately every 15-30 minutes during peak hours.

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Taxi/Cab

Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available. A taxi to downtown Ottawa costs approximately $35-45 CAD.

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Distance

Approximately 10 km from downtown Ottawa, a 20-minute drive without traffic, and up to 40 minutes during peak hours.

🛎️ Airport Facilities

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Lounges

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (domestic departures, access for Air Canada business class passengers and eligible Aeroplan members).

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Food & Dining

Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Booster Juice, and Local Gastropub. There are no 24-hour options.

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Shopping

Relay (news and gifts), duty-free shopping for international departures.

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Connectivity

Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. Connect to the '#YOW Free Wifi' network.

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Banking

ATMs are located pre-security and in the departures area. Currency exchange services are available.

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Medical

First aid services are available.

🅿️ Parking

Short-term parking: $5.00 CAD per 30 minutes, up to $34.00 CAD per day. Long-term parking: $25.00 CAD per day, $125.00 CAD per week. Park & Fly: $18.00 CAD per day, $90.00 CAD per week. Pre-booking is available at https://yow.ca/en/parking-transport/parking

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