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Your travel agent will know that the "code" for the international airport in Ottawa is CYOW. Usually the first two letters identify the country, and the latter two the destination airport within that country. This has been designated by the International Civil Aviation Organization, or ICAO.
CYOW
If you are searching the internet for air travel info, the CYOW is the designation you would use. Some search sites only allow 3 letters for the airport code, and that being the case, the Ottawa designation would be YOW.If you'd care for more data about airport codes, you can visit this site: www.airport-technology.com/icao-codes .
Airport Info
Ottawa International AirportAirport Parkway
Ottawa, ON Canada K1V 9B4
Airport Switchboard: (613) 248-2000
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website: www.ottawa-airport.ca
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17 Kilometers
It's about 17 kilometers (approx. 11 miles) from the Ottawa International Airport to the Parliament Buildings. That being said, it's possible to spend 30-40 minutes or more driving time to downtown Ottawa, based on the circuitous route needed to get to down-town Ottawa from the airport, considering that there's traffic, weather issues in the winter time, and construction.
In late 2011 the City officers are speaking of building a large tunnel under downtown Ottawa, to attempt to reduce traffic congestion. If this comes to pass, the attempt will, in itself, snarl Ottawa traffic for years.
There's an airport-to-down-town shuttle bus that - when last checked - leaves the airport about every 30 minutes. Current operating times are 05:00 a.m. through to 11:30 p.m. The fare for one person to take the shuttle varies. Please check.
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Other Travel Options
Other options for travelling from the airport to your destination in Ottawa are:- Public Transport
- Taxi
- Rental vehicles
While Ottawa is a fantastic city to bike and walk around in, like many larger cities, the commute to the airport is best accomplished by car, bus or taxi.
Many of the easily recognized international airlines travel to and through Ottawa International Airport. Some of these are:
International & Domestic Air Lines
Air CanadaFlight Information:1-888-422-7533
Reservations:1-888-247-2262
Baggage Service:1-888-689-2247
Website: www.aircanada.ca
American Airlines
Flight Information:1-800-433-7300
Reservations:1-800-433-7300
Baggage Service:(613) 248-2159
Website: www.aa.com
Delta
Reservations:1-800-221-1212
Baggage Service:(613) 248-2000 ext. 1508
Website: www.delta.com
Continental Airlines
Flight Information:1-800-231-0856
Reservations:1-800-231-0856
Website: www.continental.com
Northwest Airlines
Reservations:1-800-225-2525
Website: www.nwa.com
US Airways
Flight Information:1-800-943-5436
Reservations:1-800-428-4322
Baggage Service:1-800-371-4771
Website: www.usairways.com
There are many more air carriers that operate to Ottawa International Airport, and checking the airport site can provide information about those other air carriers.Website: www.ottawa-airport.ca
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