AboutPartners[email protected]
Partners
Airport

YHM John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) serves Toronto, about 75 km southwest of Toronto. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYHM
ICAOCYHM
ServesToronto
From centre73 km
Non-stop4
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation238 m

See on map ↗

The airport in numbers

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport — facts & history

We pulled John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 324,336 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 1.0M in 2003.

Passengers / year
324,336
as of 2024
Peak traffic
1.0M
in 2003
Elevation
238 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1999–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Toronto

The airport is about 75 km southwest of Toronto, about 77 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$128–C$203.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~54 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~77 minC$128–C$203
Private transfer~77 minfixed upfront
Car rental~77 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$128–C$203 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hamilton ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: WestJet

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hamilton shift daily. See what your night costs now.

Reviews — John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

No reviews yet — be the first to share.

Airports nearby

Other options near Toronto

Same country

Other airports in Canada

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to the centre of Toronto?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 75 km southwest of Toronto, about 77 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Toronto?
Roughly C$128–C$203 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Toronto?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Moncton, Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
Hamilton city guide← Canada travel guideAll airports

About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

How we work