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Gatineau Ottawa Executive Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

734 Km

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2 Jan, Thu
01:45 PM
Washington - Ottawa
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3h 21m
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12.221 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Washington City Center

Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are different transportation options to get to Baltimore Airport from the city center that is 54 kilometers away. These options include taxi, bus, metro-bus, train, transfer vehicle and car rental.

Taxi

Taking a taxi can be an extremely fast option to reach Baltimore Airport. You can reach the airport and catch your flight very comfortably and reliably thanks to the taxis you can easily get at anywhere all over the city.

Bus

Another option to get to Baltimore Airport is getting on a city bus. You can reach the airport affordably by the buses you can prefer according to where you are. You can prefer RTA buses if you want to board the bus in the Central Maryland area, or you can take ICC buses and the buses number 17 and 99 if you are in other areas.

Metrobus

You can go between metro station and Baltimore Airport via metrobus, which is an economical and fast transportation option. You can travel comfortably every day of the week thanks to metrobus, which departs every 40 minutes.

Train

You may want to reach Baltimore Airport by train that is one of the other economic transport options. You can choose from Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail trains. After getting off at the Marshall Railway Station, the last stop for each one, you need to board the buses departing every 12 minutes to get to Baltimore Airport.

Transfer Car

You can easily reach Baltimore Airport by taking advantage of the transfer car service provided by the hotels for their guests. You can make a pleasant journey by taking the paid or free of charge transfer car that your hotel prepares for you.

Rent a car

Your last transport option to get to Baltimore Airport is to rent a car. After renting a car at many car rental points in the city, you can catch the plane after a comfortable and peaceful journey.

Airport Information

Baltimore Airport which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, serves internationally as one of the three major airports serving the region. Baltimore Airport, which has five terminals, provides many services such as lounges, lounge for passengers, language assistants, health center and pet care as well as wireless internet, lost goods office, cash dispensers, post offices, eating and drinking places and stores.

Firkin & Flyer, Duty Free, Tumi, Kiehl’s, Hudson News, Benefit Cosmetics, Tech Interaction, America, Brookstone, Johnston & Murphy, Onsite News, Fire & Ice, Be Relax, CNBC, Pandora, Invicta, Sunglass Hut, Taxco Sterling, The Body Shop, Pepper Palace, Swarovski and Old Bay are among the stores at the airport.

Obyrcki’s A-Bar, Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s Pretzles, KoDee Cakes, Chipotle, Leeann Chin, Mayorga Coffee, Nature’s Kitchen Fresh Cafe, Jamba Juice, McDonald’s, Philip’s Seafood, Vino Volo Wine Bar, Pinkberry Yogurt, Silver Diner, Starbucks, Gachi Sushi, Rams Head, Dunkin Donuts and Kraze Burgers are among the eating and drinking places at the airport.


Dulles Intl. Airport

You have transportation options such as taxi, bus, metrobus, metro and car rental to go to Dulles Airport from the city centers in the Washington area.

Taxi

You can get to Dulles Airport quickly and easily with taxis that you can call from every corner of Washington. Thanks to the very comfortable high tech taxis, you can reach airport in the fastest and most comfortable way.

Bus

City buses are another option you can choose from the city center to go to Dulles Airport. With the buses 981 and 983, which are called Fairfax Connector, you can directly access Dulles Airport. You can also get to airport with other city buses by transferring at certain points.

Metrobus

You have the possibility to reach Dulles Airport faster by metrobuses than buses. You can easily get to the airport thanks to the metrobus travelling between Rosslyn VA and L'Enfant Palaza. Metrobus is also a more economical choice.

Metro

You can go to Dulles Airport both fast and economically with the metro which you can get from metro station in the city center and metro stops. However, metro does not take you to the airport directly. You need to get off at the Silver Line Subway Station and take one of Washington Flyer buses. After this change, you will reach the airport in a few minutes.

Car Rental

You can easily get to Dulles Airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in Washington city center. You can catch your plane comfortably with the vehicles you can rent with or without driver.

Airport Information

Dulles Airport, located in the Virginia region of Washington, the capital of the United States of America, is the busiest airport in the capital serving to international flights. At Dulles Airport, which allows many passengers from 125 different regions of the world to visit Washington, there are three separate terminal buildings.

At the airport terminal buildings, there are information desks to answer passengers' inquiries, a lost-goods bureau where you can find lost items, embassies for international transactions, wheelchair service for the disabled, and a health center where you can get emergency medical help. In addition to these, there are numerous shops and cafés and restaurants in the airport to meet the needs of the passengers like shopping and eating and drinking.

Among the places you can have something to eat or drink at the airport are The Great American Bagel Bakery, Smashburger, The Firkin & Fox and Dunkin 'Donuts, Washingtonian, Chipotle, City Wok, Urban Market, Vino Volo, and Starbucks.

Among the stores you can shop at the airport are Burberry, Capitol City Ink, Hudson News, Montblanc, L'occitane, Stellar News, Swarovski, TUMI, Thomas Pink, Kiehl's, Techshowcase, and America.


Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport

There are various alternatives for transportation from the city center to Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located close to Washington center. These alternatives include taxi, metro, bus and car rental.

Taxi

You can go to Ronald Reagan Airport by taking a taxi that is at your service 24 hours 7 days. You can quickly reach the airport without waiting by taxis you can call from anywhere in Washington. The taxis in Washington are also accessible for disabled passengers and you can pay taxi fare by credit card, as well as you can pay cash.

Metro

You can prefer to get on metro, which is fast, affordable and comfortable, in order to get to Ronald Reagan Airport. You can easily reach the airport thanks to metro that is in service from the early hours of the morning every day of the week.

Bus

You can also get to Ronald Reagan Airport economically by taking a bus from the bus stops and bus stations in the city. You will not have any difficulty going to the airport by the city buses that are furnished for the passengers' comfort.

Rent a car

You can also prefer to go to Ronald Reagan Airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. After a comfortable and pleasant journey, you can arrive at the airport on time and catch your flight. While renting a car, you can choose the brand and model you want, as well as you can rent a car with or without a driver.

Airport Information

Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, is 5 kilometers away from the city center and is among the three most important airports in the region.

Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located on a very large area and has three terminal buildings in total, offers many services for passengers. Ronald Reagan Airport also offers free wireless internet and you can get help from the information desk. You can also find your lost items in the lost property office.

While relaxing in the lounge, you can also prefer to take advantage of the massage service provided at the airport for you. You can meet the visitors coming for you in the welcoming lounges, as well as you can get food and drinks or do shopping before or after your flight.

Among the eating and drinking places at the airport are Cibo, Meridian Deli, Page, World Bean Coffee, District Bar, Gallery Bar, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Hudson News, Dunkin’ Donuts, Fuddruckers, Say Si Bon, Taylor Gourmet and American Tap Room as well as many other places.

Many shopping stores such as Hudson News, Forbes News, iTravel 2 and Duty Free Americas are among the shopping stores where you can do shopping at the airport.

Transportation to Ottawa City Center from Airport

Gatineau Ottawa Executive Airport

In Ottawa, buses are very important in terms of public transportation. It is possible to reach almost every part of the city by bus. You can buy your ticket in cash after getting on the bus. You can also buy your ticket from one of the ticket offices or use Presto Card.

If you will stay in the city for a long time, using a Presto Card is both budget-friendly and practical. You can buy this card by paying 6 dollars. You can load money on your card online or from one of the ticket offices.

If you pay cash, you will need to pay a higher amount. For example, while one-way ticket price is 2 dollars per adult, it is 2.84 dollars for Presto Card holders and 3.55 dollars for cash payment. Children under 5 can travel for free. Passengers over 65 and children between 6-12 can benefit from reduced tariff. Daily ticket price is 8.30 dollars. Monthly ticket price is 103.25 dollars per adult and 82.25 dollars for children between 13-19.

Another public transportation alternative in Ottawa is O Train. O Train, which is a light rail train system, offers service on two routes. One of them is between Blair and Tunney’s Pasture, the other is between Bayview and Greenboro. You can buy your ticket from the machines at the stations. You cannot get on O Train with your ticket bus. However, you can use both bus and O Train including the express lines with the daily DayPass ticket that you can buy by paying 8.30 dollars.

You can buy your DayPass ticket from the bus driver or machines at O Train stations. The use of bicycles is very common in Ottawa. Thanks to approximately 200 kilometers long bicycle roads spreading over the majority of the city, you can comfortably and safely get on a bicycle.

In the city, there are many self-service bicycle rental points. You can rent a bicycle for an affordable amount by using your credit card and end your rental process by delivering your bicycle at one of these points anytime you want. A fair amount of provision is added to your credit card in order to prevent any possible theft or damage.

Taxi is also a means of transportation that you can easily find in the city of Ottawa. All taxis are equipped with a taximeter and a standard fare is applied in all taxis. Taxi fares are higher at late hours. You can rent a car or motorcycle from one of the car rental companies located in the city center or at the airport during your stay in Ottawa.

If you rent a car, you can comfortably and quickly visit the nearby cities and towns in addition to travelling in the city. Traffic is not very heavy in the city and drivers are very careful about the traffic rules. However, you shouldn’t forget that you need to have an international driver’s license in order to rent a car abroad.

If your driver's license isn’t suitable for international use, you can rent a car with a driver. Ottawa Municipal Airport, which is located in Ottawa, is 4 miles south of the city and offers service for small private jets and airplanes. While Ottawa Rockcliffe Airport was used as a military base until 1994, it is currently home to the Ottawa Aviation Museum.

Domestic and international flights of the city are performed from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport. You need to transfer by getting on a bus if you want to reach the city center from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport by using a means of public transportation. For an easier and quicker transportation, you can get on a taxi. If you wish, you can rent a car at the airport. In addition, airport private shuttles carry passengers to the city center. You can find all of the licensed transportation vehicles in front of the “Arrivals” terminal.

You can get information about the transportation alternatives by visiting the “Ground Transportation” desk located on the first floor of the “Arrivals” terminal.

Bus

You can reach the transfer center where you can change busses or get on the O Train by using the bus route 97. The bus route 97 operates as an express route and ticket price is 4.28 dollars for Presto Card holders. If you will pay cash, this price is 5 dollars. If you buy ticket, this price is 3 dollars. Travelling from the airport to the city center by bus or O Train lasts about 1 hour including transfers.

Taxi

You can see the taxis waiting for their passengers in front of the “Arrivals” terminal of the airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi lasts about 20 minutes.

Car Rental

At Macdonald - Cartier International Airport, there are many car rental offices of many companies such as Hertz, Avis and Budget. You can save time by completing your rental process online before your travel. You need to cover a distance of about 15 kilometers in order to reach the city center. You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by driving through the highway 79N.

Hotel Shuttle

Some accommodation centers in the city center offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance to learn whether they offer this service and if they do, you can make a reservation by giving your flight information.

Shuttle

You can use the shuttles of Yow Airporter Shuttle company in order to reach Ottawa city center from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport. These shuttles offer service as limousines or buses. If you wish, you can make a reservation in advance.


Ottawa Macdonald - Cartier Intl. - Macdonald Cartier Intl. Airport

Taxis can be easily found at any point of the day to take to the center of Ottawa, Canada's capital city, from Ottawa International Airport. If you prefer rental cars to reach the city in province of Ontario, there are many rental options at the airport terminal. You can also use shared car services such as UBER. Shared car services have the same comfort and convenience of taxis, as well as being more affordable.

Taxi

Taxis at Ottawa International Airport are one of the best options as they are comfortable and give you the freedom to travel whenever you want without being dependent on public transport times. The distance between the airport and the center of the city isn’t that far so you can take a taxi from the airport without paying too much. If you prefer a more economic option then you can also take an UBER or public transport. Before getting into the taxi you can get some idea of how much the journey will cost by telling the taxi driver your destination. However, you should keep in mind that this fee is only an estimate, and you should keep in mind that the taxi fare may increase further depending on factors such as road conditions and traffic. You can also make reservations for more passenger services or luxury vehicles by calling (905) 468-7727.

Limousine Rental

You can choose to get to Ottawa city center in a more private and privileged way from the airport by renting a limousine. You can make reservations for limousines almost every hour of the day. If you complete your pre-limousine reservation in advance, you can be picked up without losing time and dropped off in Ottawa center. If you decide to rent a limousine in the last minute, you can go to the consultation desk at Ottawa International Airport to get some guidance.

Ambulance Services

You can use ambulance type patient services when you want to come to the city center hospital from the airport. Ambulance services take their passengers from airport terminal gates and take them directly to the hospital in the center. You can contact 1-866-561-7787 to make a reservation or find out more information about ambulance services,

Public transport

You have the opportunity to travel from Ottawa International Airport to the center using public transport for most of the day. By taking the buses that leave in front of the terminal to the metro and train stations, you can quite quickly access many places in and around Ottawa. You can get information about bus tickets from the airport advisors or bus drivers.

UBER

UBER, one of the next generation transportation systems, is often used in Ottawa to get from the airport to the city center. You can call your car to the terminal with the help of the app that you download to your phone. UBER vehicles are among the best alternatives you can choose for a comfortable and fast journey in Ottawa. They usually wait at a certain point at the terminal exit. If you do not see your vehicle when you leave the airport, you can get information by communicating with the driver through the application. With UBER vehicles, the average fare of the journey from airport to Ottawa city center starts at $ 22. If you travel to Hintonburg you can travel at 19 dollars, 22 dollars towards Byward Market and 16 dollars to Carleton University with these cars. Before you get in the car, talk to the UBER drivers and find out how much you will pay for the average fare. With UberX vehicles you can travel with a cheaper fare, and if you’re travelling with a more crowded group of up to 6 people then you can make use UberXL and enjoy an easy and pleasant journey.

Rent a car

You also have the opportunity to rent a car from Ottawa International Airport to the offices of companies such as Alamo, Budget, AVIS, Entreprise, National and Hertz. Remember to prepare your documents in advance, such as your passport and international driver's license. If you want to rent your car from Alamo, you can make a car reservation before you arrive at the airport by calling 613-737-7023. Or do the same by calling 613-739-3334 for AVIS, 613-521-4844 for Budget, 613-248-0005 for Enterprise, 613-737-7023 for National and 613-521-3332 for Hertz. You can also make reservations in advance via the Internet for all of these companies.

Weather in Ottawa

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MondayMin -17ºC - Max -9ºC
TuesdayMin -10ºC - Max -4ºC
WednesdayMin -16ºC - Max -5ºC
ThursdayMin -17ºC - Max -5ºC
FridayMin -16ºC - Max -3ºC

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