Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
Named after 2 “founding fathers of Canada”, Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is the primary airport serving Ottawa. One of the busiest airports in Canada, it sits 12 km south of the city centre. It features 1 passenger terminal and 2 runways. Here, you’ll find a great range of dining and shopping options as well as facilities including banking and currency exchange services. There are several transfer options to reach Downtown Ottawa:
- A taxicab takes around 20-30 minutes. The taxi rank can be found on the Arrivals level 1.
- You can also use Uber in Ottawa Airport. The pick-up area is on the outer curb, Pillars 12-13.
- The OC Transpo bus route 97 takes around 30-40 minutes. The bus stop is on the outer curb, Pillars 13-16. You can purchase your ticket directly on the bus. It’s the cheapest way to reach central Ottawa.
- Shared shuttle buses take around 20-30 minutes. The pick-up area is on the outer curb, Pillars 15-16.
- Car rental agencies can be found on the ground level of the multi-storey parking facing the terminal.
If you come by train to Ottawa
Ottawa Train Station is a stunning glass and steel building located about 4 km east of the city centre. Nice and clean, it’s operated by The Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific railway and served by Via Rail trains. The station features a few eateries and facilities that include free Wi-Fi and ATM machines. From here, you can get anywhere in the city by bus or taxi including uber.