Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
CYOW, Ottawa, Canada
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 20 minutes to Parliament Hill
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International is about 20 minutes from Parliament Hill.
- Main airport
- YOW / CYOW
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Ottawa
The airport has customs and handles every size of jet.
Government travel and Winterlude bring the most traffic.
Ottawa Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Ottawa
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
You clear Canadian customs on arrival at an airport of entry; everyone needs a valid passport, and we file the advance passenger details.
Winter Weather
Snow and de-icing are routine.
When Demand Peaks in Ottawa
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- February
- Winterlude and skating on the Rideau Canal.
- July 1
- Canada Day.
Flight Times and Prices to Ottawa
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to YOW for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 320 mi | 1 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,368 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$65,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,366 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,300–$20,500 | 3 hr 10 min$17,400–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,419 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,200–$20,500 | 3 hr 10 min$17,300–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 651 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,518 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,200–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,500–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,440 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$44,000–$67,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,140 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
Best Aircraft for Ottawa
Light jets fly from the Northeast in under two hours.
Ottawa Private Jet Questions
How long is a private flight from New York to Ottawa?
About 1 hr 5 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
How far is Ottawa airport from Parliament Hill?
About 20 minutes by car.
