Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport to Ottawa City Centre transfer

13.8 km by road about 18 min without traffic from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Ottawa City Centre is 13.8 km from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 18 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

FAQ

How far is Ottawa City Centre from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport?+

13.8 km by road from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport (YOW), about 18 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport to Ottawa City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.