March break travel filling YOW parking lots
Published on March 4, 2025


The Ottawa Airport parking facilities are approaching capacity because of March Break travel.
Please note that online parking reservation is limited – many dates in March are now sold out. There is still capacity for cars arriving without a reservation.
Travellers should consider alternative arrangements when getting to and from YOW in the coming days, including:
- OC Transpo (O-Train or bus)
- Taxis
- Ridesharing (Uber/Lyft)
- Getting dropped off or picked up
If picking up a passenger, drivers should wait in the Cell Phone Lot, a free parking area located seconds from the terminal. When the passenger arrives and sends the driver a mobile message that they are ready, the driver can proceed to the curb to the Arrivals pick them up.