Ottawa International Airport
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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
About Ottawa International Airport
Ottawa International Airport (Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is an airport in Ottawa, Canada. It is named after two of the "founding fathers of Canada" - Sir John A. MacDonald, and Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
The airport is 6.3 miles (10.2km) south of Ottawa's downtown, and is Canada's sixth busiest airport.
Despite not being a hub for any airlines, the airport operates regular services for a number of different airlines, including: Canadian North, Air Canada, Air Canada Express, First Air, Westjet, Westjet Encore, Sunwing Airlines, Porter Airlines, and more.
What is the airport code for Ottawa International Airport?
The airport code for Ottawa International Airport is YOW.
Airport Location
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is located at 1000 Airport Parkway Private, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The airport is easy to reach by public transport, or by road.
How to get to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Bus
The 97 bus is a service running directly to and from the airport - it stops at major points through the city. Tickets cost $3.30 and travellers can buy them from the ground transportation desk at the airport.
Taxis and Ridesharing
There are plenty of taxis available to catch to and from Ottawa International Airport. Taxi pick ups can be found on Level 1 (Arrivals) and drop offs are to Level 3 (Departures).
There are a number of ridesharing services in operation in Ottawa, and the ridesharing vehicles use pillars 12 and 13 at the airport (outer curb).
Car Access and Parking
There is main stay and valet parking available.
Facilities
There is a range of facilities at Ottawa International Airport, including airport lounges, cashpoints, a post office, shops, restaurants, bureau de change, left luggage facilities and more . All facilities (apart from the airport lounges) are located within the airport's main terminal building
Facilities Include:
- WIFI
- Airport Lounges
- Dining
- Shopping
- Baby care facilities
- Child care rooms
- Children's play areas
- Baggage storage
- Medical services
- Shoe shine
- Observation deck
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Showers
- Interfaith chapel
- Car rental
- Parking
Lounges at Ottawa International Airport
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Located at: Domestic & International Terminal
- Beverages: Alcohol and non-alcoholic
- Snacks
- Mobile phone free quiet zone
- WIFI
- TV
- Workstations/li>
- Newspapers & magazines
- Printers, copiers and faxes
Runways
Ottawa International Airport Airport has 3 runways.
Terminals
There is one terminal building at Ottawa International Airport.
Airlines that fly to Ottawa International Airport
Here's a list of airlines that use the airport:
| AIRLINE | COUNTRY FROM |
|---|---|
| Air Canada | Canada |
| Air Canada Express | Canada |
| Air Canada Rouge | Canada |
| Air North Yukon | Canada |
| Air Transat | Canada |
| American Eagle | USA |
| Canadian North | Canada |
| Delta Connection | USA |
| First Air | Canada |
| Porter Airlines | Canada |
| Sunwing Airlines | Cuba |
| United Express | USA |
| Westjet | Canada |
| Westjet Encore | Canada |
Top Destinations
| Destination | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Boston | Air Canada Express |
| Calgary | Air Canada, WestJet |
| Edmonton | Air Canada, WestJet |
| Fredericton | Air Canada Express, Porter Airlines |
| Halifax | Air Canada Express, Porter Airlines, WestJet, WestJet Encore |
| London-Heathrow | Air Canada |
| London Ontario | Air Canada Express |
| Moncton | Air Canada Express, Porter Airlines |
| Montreal | Air Canada, Air Canada Express |
| Newark | Air Canada Express, United Express |
| Orlando | Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines, WestJet |
| Quebec City | Air Canada Express |
| Toronto-Pearson | Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, WestJet Encore |
| Vancouver | Air Canada, WestJet |
| Washington (Reagan) | Air Canada Express |
| Winnipeg | Air Canada Express, WestJet |
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