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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.
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Overview
Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport is the busiest airport in Canada. It's connected to a number of public transport options, making it an easy airport to use when travelling in or out of Toronto.
Toronto International Airport's staff have a reputation for
being friendly and helpful. The numerous public art displays add to
a positive airport experience. The airport is just 14 miles
(22.5km) from Toronto and has a range of shopping and dining
options for passengers to choose from.
Location
The airport is located 16 miles (27km) northwest of downtown Toronto.
Getting to the city
The LINK Train offers free transportation between terminals 1 and 3, the Sheraton Gateway Hotel and Viscount Station. Several companies, including Coach Canada and Greyhound Canada, provide bus and shuttle transit services to and from the airport into Toronto and surrounding areas. There are information desks in terminals 3 and 1. The airport is also easily accessible on various public transportation routes with providers such as Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and GO Transit. The 24-hour Airport Express bus picks up passengers from the Arrivals level of all terminals and services the downtown bus terminal and major downtown hotels. There are also car rentals, taxis and limousines available to and from the airport.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 (416) 247 7678 (Terminals 1 and 2), and +1 (416) 776 5100 (Terminal 3).
Ottawa International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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