Billy Bishop Toronto Airport is Toronto's second hub, located on an island in the harbor, just 2 km from the city center.
It handles primarily domestic flights and those to the United States, much more central than Pearson.
How to get to Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to YTZ
Parking near Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
The parking, compact in size, is located a short distance from the terminal, accessible via the pedestrian tunnel.
Flat daily rate of approximately 35 CAD; advance online booking is recommended as availability is limited during peak periods.
How to get to Toronto from YTZ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Toronto Pearson Airport: Transfer to/from Niagara Falls
Toronto: YYZ Airport Private Transfer to/from Toronto City
Toronto: Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport
Transfer from Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ
Car rental at Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
A few car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, though not particularly useful for those staying only in downtown Toronto, where cars are of limited practicality.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.
Hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
CityPlace and Fort York
From the ferry and tunnel terminal, at the foot of Bathurst Street, the CityPlace neighbourhood (Fort York Boulevard, Iceboat Terrace) is reached in about 10-15 minutes on foot along the waterfront, or in one or two streetcar stops on lines 509 Harbourfront or 511 Bathurst.
Best for: Travellers who want the shortest possible transfer to the ferry or tunnel, staying in a waterfront condo with a city or lake view.
- No real transfer: the ferry/tunnel terminal is reachable on foot in a quarter of an hour or less
- Residential neighbourhood with supermarkets, gyms and the historic Fort York park just steps away, useful for those arriving hours ahead of their flight
- Few restaurants and evening venues compared to the heart of downtown, further east
- Almost all are condos managed by private hosts on Booking.com: check-in times, front desk service and amenities vary from property to property
Recommended hotels
- 1 Bedroom Condo with a Romantic View Iceboat Terrace Downtown Toronto Apartment with balcony at 21 Iceboat Terrace, in the heart of CityPlace, about 1 km from the ferry and tunnel terminal on Bathurst Street; city and lake views. View availability
- 1 Bedroom Condo with Balcony Fort York Downtown Toronto Studio with balcony in one of the Fort York Boulevard condos, between CityPlace and the waterfront; an area with a Walk Score of 90 and Transit Score of 91 according to real estate data, minutes from the ferry terminal. View availability
- 1 Bedroom plus Den Condo Garden View Fort York Downtown Toronto Studio with den and garden view in a Fort York Boulevard condo, in the same area as CityPlace; useful for those travelling with luggage who want to stay close to the ferry and tunnel terminal. View availability
Exhibition Place and the Entertainment District
Streetcar 509 Harbourfront links the Exhibition Loop terminus, in front of Hotel X Toronto, to the ferry/tunnel terminal on Bathurst Street in about 10 minutes, with frequent departures; by taxi, 5-10 minutes is enough. From the Entertainment District, around the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the terminal is reached in about 15-20 minutes on foot or a few minutes by streetcar or taxi.
Best for: Travellers who prefer a true chain hotel or want to stay in the heart of downtown's venues and museums, accepting a few extra minutes by streetcar or taxi to the ferry.
- Hotel X Toronto is inside the Exhibition Place grounds, practically facing the airport from across the channel
- The Entertainment District offers restaurants, the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre within walking distance, with a richer evening scene than CityPlace
- None of these properties is reachable on foot in under 15 minutes from the ferry/tunnel terminal: a streetcar or taxi is still needed
- During events at the Rogers Centre or the Convention Centre, traffic increases and room prices rise
Recommended hotels
- Hotel X Toronto, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel On Princes' Boulevard, inside Exhibition Place and a stone's throw from the Princes' Gates, right across from Billy Bishop on the other side of the channel; streetcar 509 Harbourfront links the adjacent Exhibition Loop to the Bathurst Street terminal. Rooftop panoramic pool and gym for those with a few hours before their flight. View availability
- 1 BR plus Ent District, MTCC, Jays Studio in the Entertainment District, a few minutes on foot from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Rogers Centre; convenient for those who want to stay in the heart of downtown and reach the ferry terminal with a short streetcar or taxi ride. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact and modern. From check-in to gate you typically walk 5–10 minutes, including the pedestrian tunnel to the island.
Security generally moves swiftly, but a 2-hour buffer remains the safest choice.
Map of Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Billy Bishop or Pearson better for Toronto?
Billy Bishop is much more central (2 km from downtown versus Pearson's 22 km), convenient for those with same-day engagements in the city; Pearson, however, handles most intercontinental flights.
Q. How do you reach Billy Bishop from the mainland?
With a short free pedestrian tunnel or a ferry, both quick and frequent.
Q. Does Billy Bishop handle international flights?
Mainly domestic flights and those to the United States; for most intercontinental connections, check Pearson.
Q. Which airline is based at Billy Bishop?
Porter Airlines, which made this airport its historic home base before also expanding to Toronto Pearson; some regional connections are also operated by Air Canada Express.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
