Ground transportation
Options include public transportation, taxis, rideshare, and hired services.
For your safety, we recommend using Airport-authorized transportation services.
Passenger loading is not permitted on Level 3, the “Departures” level. All licensed transportation is located on Level 1, the "Arrivals" level.
For more information, please visit the Parking and Ground Transportation service office, located on Level 1 of the Parkade (P1) in the rental car corridor, or call 613-248-4304 or email [email protected].
Public transportation
OC Transpo is the public transit provider in Ottawa.
- Bus Route 97 serves the airport using low-floor, fully accessible buses that can accommodate mobility devices.
- Transit fares can be purchased from the ticket machine located on Level 1, or paid in cash or by Presto card onboard the bus.
OC Transpo also operates Para Transpo, a door-to-door transportation service for people with disabilities. Advanced registration is required for Para Transpo.
Line 4 of the O-Train, that connects the Airport to the South Keys station, starts service January 6, 2025.
613-741-4390 (OC Transpo information)
613-244-7272 (Para Transpo reservations)
613-560-5000 (Accessible customer service)
[email protected]
OC Transpo
Passengers are picked up and dropped off between pillars 13-16 along the road furthest to the terminal outside Level 1.
Para Transpo
Passengers are picked up and dropped between pillars 9-10 along the road closest to the terminal outside Level 1.
Private transportation companies
Hotel shuttles
Pillars 13-15
Taxi - pick-up
The queue forms outside the centre door. Fully accessible vehicles are available upon request - please speak to the on-site attendant.
Taxi - drop-off
Level 3 (Departures)
Ridesharing
Pillars 12 and 13 (pick up and drop-off along curb furthest from terminal)
Charter bus
Pillars 15-16
Park'N Fly
Pillars 15-16
Pre-arranged service (ex. luxury vehicle, patient transfer)
Pillars 12-13
Unless otherwise indicated, passengers are picked up and dropped off at the curb along the road closest to the terminal outside Level 1.