Medium hub · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

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YOW at a glance

IATA / ICAO: YOW / CYOW
City: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Time zone: America/Toronto (UTC−4)
Airport size: Medium hub
Coordinates: 45.322, -75.669
Country: Canada

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Destination guide

Ottawa: Canada's capital, and the world's largest skating rink

Ottawa is a compact capital with free national museums, Parliament Hill above the river, and a canal that freezes into a 4.8-mile skateway every winter. Gatineau and the Quebec hills are ten minutes across the bridge.

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YOW: common questions

Which airlines fly from YOW?

WestJet, Viva, Volaris and Air Canada serve Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Is YOW a hub airport?

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is a smaller airport served mainly by nonstop flights to airline hubs. Most long-distance trips connect through a hub such as YYZ, YTZ and CUN.

How early should I arrive at YOW?

Plan on two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international one. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR typically saves 15–30 minutes (US programs don't apply abroad, but many airports have fast-track lanes).