Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Location

The airport is situated six miles (10km) south of Ottawa.

Getting to the city

There are hotel shuttle and limousine services available to downtown Ottawa. Bus 97 departs from outside the Arrivals area. Taxis are also available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 (613) 248 2000.

Car rental

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz are all represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available on request and the average fare to downtown Ottawa costs C$29.

Facilities

There are a number of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as retail outlets, duty free shopping, ATMs and currency exchange services located throughout the airport. Internet access is also available.

Parking

Both short (two minute walk) and long-term (seven minute walk) parking is available. Parking fees are C$2 for 15 minutes and C$21 (short-term parking) and C$16 (long-term parking) for 24 hours.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.ottawa-airport.ca

Internet

Free wifi is provided throughout the airport.

Ottawa International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.