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YTZ Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

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Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) serves Toronto, about 9 km south 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.

IATAYTZ
ICAOCYTZ
ServesToronto
From centre9 km
Non-stop13
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation77 m

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The airport in numbers

Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport — facts & history

We pulled Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.8M in 2017.

Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.8M
in 2017
Elevation
77 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
PortsToronto
Passengers per year, 2003–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport to Toronto

The airport is about 9 km south of Toronto, about 18 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$18–C$28.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 minC$18–C$28
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$18–C$28 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.

Route network

Where you can fly from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport

Non-stop flights to about 13 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Porter Airlines · Air Canada

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport to the centre of Toronto?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 9 km south of Toronto, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport to Toronto?
Roughly C$18–C$28 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport?
About 13 destinations, including Montreal, Myrtle Beach, Ottawa, Sault Sainte Marie. 2 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre 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 Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre 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.
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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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