Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is about 14 km south of downtown Ottawa. A taxi or car takes you straight to downtown, Parliament Hill or the ByWard Market; traffic is heaviest at weekday rush hours.

Yes. O-Train Line 4, opened in January 2025, has a station inside the terminal on Level 3. It reaches South Keys in about 8 minutes, where you change to reach the rest of the city; downtown takes nearly an hour with two changes.

Yes. Passengers flying to the United States clear US immigration and customs in Ottawa before boarding, so they arrive in the US as domestic passengers. Preclearance has set daily hours, so allow extra time.

Air Canada is the largest airline at YOW, with WestJet and Porter Airlines also flying across Canada. United flies to the US, Air France to Paris–Charles de Gaulle, and Air Transat, Flair Airlines, Canadian North and PAL Airlines add seasonal and regional routes.

One. All flights use the same terminal, with arrivals on Level 1, gates on Level 2, and check-in, security, US preclearance and the O-Train station on Level 3.

Yes. Gatineau is across the Ottawa River in Quebec. Taxis, rideshare and pre-booked cars take you there directly from the airport.

Its full name is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, code YOW. Most travelers simply call it Ottawa Airport or Ottawa International Airport. It serves Canada's capital and the neighbouring city of Gatineau in Quebec.

Yes. OC Transpo's Route 97 bus serves the airport and connects with the city's transit network. It is the cheapest option, but slow with luggage, and it doesn't run overnight, so late arrivals usually take a taxi, rideshare or pre-booked car.

International passengers clear Canadian border services first, using the primary inspection kiosks or Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app, then a border officer. Bags are collected on Level 1, where the arrivals hall, car rental counters and ground transportation exits are.

Yes. Ottawa is officially bilingual, and all signs at the airport are in English and French. Staff serve passengers in both languages, so you can get by in either one from arrival to the taxi stand.

Ottawa is on Eastern Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving. Canada uses the Canadian dollar, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Ottawa winters are very cold and snowy, so dress for the cold before you step outside.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.