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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW)
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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW)

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) is located in Ottawa, Canada.

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Use the overview to decide whether Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International works best as a connection point, a long layover airport, or an overnight stop. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International looks functional as a hub, but recovery-friendly amenities appear limited right now.

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60 min minimum connection

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Best current lounge for recovery: YOW currently has no lounges with dedicated recovery amenities such as showers, spa facilities, or sleep pods. Passengers seeking rest before onward flights should plan hotel stays near the airport or explore pay-per-use day rooms at nearby hotels like the Hilton or Courtyard by Marriott, both within 15 minutes by taxi from the terminal..

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9 airport or day-use options

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45 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) is located in Ottawa, Canada.

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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW)

12 routes
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International

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US East Coast

10 routes

99 · Minimal
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Latin America

2 routes

90 · Minimal
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US West Coast

1 routes

70 · Moderate
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UK & Western Europe

3 routes

50 · Noticeable

Airport Operations

Total Routes
48
Daily Departures
90.1
On-Time Departures
38%
On-Time Arrivals
40%
Avg Departure Delay
43 min

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
04 / 221,006 m23 mAsphalt
07 / 252,431 m61 mAsphalt
14 / 323,051 m61 mAsphalt

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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) offers direct flights to 45 destinations across 3 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.