Ottawa (YOW) — 129 Flight Routes & Destinations
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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) connects to 129 destinations (50 domestic, 79 international) across 2 continents, served by 26 airlines including Porter Airlines, Air Canada and ASP. With 1,443 weekly departures, you have plenty of options for schedule flexibility.
Airlines from YOW
All airlines operating scheduled flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
How does YOW compare?
Alternative airports within 150 miles of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
| Metric | YOW | YUL | BTV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | — | 94 mi | 136 mi |
| Nonstop Routes | 129 | 336 | 87 |
| International | 79 | 239 | 6 |
| Airlines | 11 | — | — |
| Passengers/yr | 5.5M | 21.0M | 1.3M |
On-Time Performance
Seasonal & Recently Added Routes
Seasonal services and routes recently added to AIRO from YOW.
Former nonstop destinations from YOW
Destinations that had nonstop service from YOW but don't appear in current schedules. Most remain reachable with a connection — open any route for the flights that used to operate and live options.
Routes by Distance
Distance breakdown of all routes from YOW.
Schedule Overview
Weekly flight schedule summary from YOW.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport: Quick Facts
Comprehensive reference for YOW airport information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport offers nonstop flights to 129 destinations, including 50 domestic and 79 international routes.
26 airlines operate scheduled service from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, including major carriers like Porter Airlines, Air Canada and ASP. Use the airline filter above to see routes by specific carrier.
Yes, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport offers 79 international routes across 2 continents.
Yes. Beyond nonstop routes, the route explorer shows 1-stop and 2-stop connections, letting you reach hundreds of additional destinations via major hubs.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and BTV. Check the Nearby Airports section above for route counts and distances.
Use the checkboxes in the route list to select routes, then click Compare to see side-by-side stats including frequency, duration, airlines, and on-time performance.
Check the Schedule Overview section for a day-by-day breakdown of route availability from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport handles approximately 5,500,000 passengers annually.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. Seasonal or newly announced routes may take a few days to appear.
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