IWPP5 OTTAWA-2026

How to get to Ottawa?

We invite you to visit the official website of the Canadian government to be informed of the travel conditions according to your country of departure.

You must also be careful about the necessity of a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization. To check if you need a visa to get to Canada, click here.

Ottawa by Airplane

To get to Ottawa by airplane, you'll typically need to fly into Ottawa International Airport. The airport is served by direct daily flights from major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, etc.

For participants coming from outside Canada, direct daily flights are available from several US hubs, including Newark, Washington, Chicago, Boston, Orlando, and Las Vegas. Additionally, there are direct flights from London and Paris in Europe. Alternatively, international travelers can connect via one of the major Canadian hubs like Toronto (10-12 flights per day), Montreal (6-8 flights per day), or Vancouver (2-4 flights per day).

Visa Requirements

You must also be careful about the necessity of a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization. We invite you to visit the dedicated IPPA webpage on visa here and the official website of the Canadian government to be informed of the travel conditions according to your country of departure. To check if you need a visa to get to Canada, click here.

How to get to Downtown Ottawa from the Airport

Ottawa International Airport is located about 10 kilometers from the city center. Upon arrival, several options are available depending on your preferences (and budget):

- Taxi or ride-sharing service: This is the easiest and fastest way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes (depending on traffic) and costs between CAD 35 and CAD 50. Taxis and ride-share pick-up points are clearly indicated at the Arrivals level. For ride-sharing services, you can use either Uber or Lyft.
- Public Transportation: The OC Transpo bus line 97 connects the airport directly to the city center in about 25 to 30 minutes. A single ticket costs CAD 3.75. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes during the day (less frequently in the evening). You can visit the OC Transpo website to access the scheduled hours and maps here.