Flights to Gatineau
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Gatineau is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 5 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 12 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 90 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 5 km (3 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 90 km (56 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, YOW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 374 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Gatineau
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatineau to New York City | United States | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Gatineau to Toronto | Canada | 353 km (219 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Gatineau to Brooklyn | United States | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Gatineau to Chicago | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Gatineau to Queens | United States | 554 km (344 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Gatineau to Montréal | Canada | 165 km (102 mi) | about 58 min |
| Gatineau to Philadelphia | United States | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Gatineau to Manhattan | United States | 541 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Gatineau to The Bronx | United States | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Gatineau to Columbus | United States | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Gatineau to Charlotte | United States | 1,220 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Gatineau to Indianapolis | United States | 1,064 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Gatineau to Mississauga | Canada | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Gatineau to Washington | United States | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Gatineau to Nashville | United States | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Gatineau to Brampton | Canada | 379 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Gatineau to Boston | United States | 508 km (316 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Gatineau to Detroit | United States | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Gatineau to Louisville | United States | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Gatineau to Baltimore | United States | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Gatineau to Hamilton | Canada | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Gatineau to Milwaukee | United States | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Gatineau to Beijing | China | 10,444 km (6,490 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Gatineau to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,838 km (4,870 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Gatineau to Tianjin | China | 10,518 km (6,536 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
| Gatineau to Lahore | Pakistan | 10,932 km (6,793 mi) | about 14 h 46 min |
| Gatineau to Xi’an | China | 11,137 km (6,920 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Gatineau to Moscow | Russia | 7,154 km (4,445 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Gatineau to Seoul | South Korea | 10,506 km (6,528 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Gatineau to Harbin | China | 9,637 km (5,988 mi) | about 13 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Gatineau?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, YRO, YND, OGS, MSS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YOW from Gatineau city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Gatineau on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.