Airport: Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Serves: Ottawa, Ontario
Country: Canada
Terminal snapshot: Ottawa International uses a single modern passenger terminal arranged vertically, with arrivals and ground transportation on the lower level and departures/check-in above.
Official airport: YOW official airport website ↗
Google Maps: Open Ottawa International Airport in Google Maps ↗
YOW terminal information
Ottawa International uses a single modern passenger terminal arranged vertically, with arrivals and ground transportation on the lower level and departures/check-in above. U.S.-bound, domestic and international passengers use different processing/gate areas within the same connected building rather than separate terminals.
Official parking at Ottawa International Airport
YOW publishes two paid official parking areas: the parkade beside the terminal and an outdoor lot for longer stays. The parking/ground-transportation service office is on Level 1 of the parkade, and rental-car facilities are concentrated in the same parkade corridor.
Rental cars and ground transportation
OC Transpo provides public transport to the airport; the Airport station is connected to Level 3 at the south end of the terminal. Taxis, rideshare, shuttle/charter services and car rentals are also available, with most rental counters located in the terminal/parkade complex.
Passenger services and terminal facilities
The terminal provides passenger information, dining and retail, airline lounges, accessibility services, service-animal relief areas and ground-transport assistance. International and U.S. arrivals follow CBSA procedures before baggage collection and onward travel.
Accessibility and assisted travel at YOW
YOW publishes detailed accessibility guidance covering the terminal, parking, service animals and assistance. Accessible parking and routes connect the parkade and terminal, while airline assistance should be arranged before travel when required.
Nearest airport hotel area and nearby hotels
Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport is on Airport Parkway Private close to the terminal, with several additional airport-focused hotels along Alert Road, Gibford Drive and nearby Hunt Club Road. These nearby properties link to the JustAirportParking hotel booking page so you can check availability for your own dates. Hotel shuttle arrangements, parking packages and rates should be confirmed during booking.
Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Ottawa Airport
YOW map and official airport information
Google Maps directions
Official airport website
If you reserve an independent/off-airport parking facility or a hotel parking package, use the separate address and arrival instructions in that confirmation rather than navigating to the passenger terminal by default.
Information source and current-travel note
Official YOW parking, transportation, car-rental, accessibility and airport-guide information reviewed August 2026.
Provider-specific parking prices, opening hours, shuttle frequency, cancellation conditions and whether you keep your keys are intentionally left to the live booking result and confirmation because those details can vary by date and facility.
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Frequently asked questions about YOW
What should I confirm before driving to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)?
Confirm your airline’s current terminal, concourse or check-in area at YOW before driving to the airport. Terminal assignments and construction routing can change, so the official airport link on this page is the best day-of-travel reference.
What should I compare for a longer parking stay at YOW?
For a longer stay at YOW, compare the total trip price rather than the advertised daily rate alone. Also check walking or shuttle time, covered versus outdoor parking, reservation rules, vehicle-height limits, access hours and the provider’s cancellation terms.
Where should I verify pickup, rideshare and rental-car locations at YOW?
Use the official airport map and ground-transport information linked on this page to confirm current rental-car, taxi, rideshare and passenger-pickup locations at YOW. Curb assignments and construction routing can change, so current airport signage should take priority over older directions.
How should I arrange accessible parking or assistance at YOW?
Check YOW’s official accessibility guidance before travel and arrange airline wheelchair or gate assistance directly with the airline when needed. Confirm that your chosen parking facility and any transfer shuttle can accommodate your specific mobility requirements.
What should I check before booking an airport hotel near YOW?
Nearby examples in this guide include Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Ottawa Airport. Before booking, confirm the property’s current airport shuttle, parking-package terms, cancellation conditions and travel time to your departure terminal for your dates.