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YKZ Buttonville Municipal Airport

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Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) serves Toronto, about 18 km north 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.

IATAYKZ
ICAOCYKZ
ServesToronto
From centre18 km
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation198 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Buttonville Municipal Airport to Toronto

The airport is about 18 km north of Toronto, about 37 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$33–C$52.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~26 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~37 minC$33–C$52
Private transfer~37 minfixed upfront
Car rental~37 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Buttonville Municipal Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$33–C$52 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 Toronto ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Buttonville Municipal 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 Buttonville Municipal Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Buttonville Municipal Airport to the centre of Toronto?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 18 km north of Toronto, about 37 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Buttonville Municipal Airport to Toronto?
Roughly C$33–C$52 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Buttonville Municipal Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Buttonville Municipal 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 Buttonville Municipal 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.
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 Buttonville Municipal 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 Buttonville Municipal Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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