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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON, M5V 1A1, Canada

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is Toronto’s commuter airport located close to downtown serving regional flights.

Formerly known as Toronto City Centre Airport and also known as Toronto Island Airport

Located on the Toronto Islands, YTZ primarily serves as a regional airport utilizing propeller aircraft to destinations in Eastern Canada and the Eastern U.S. Predominately aimed at commuters and business travellers, casual travellers and tourists also use this airport as a way to avoid the much busier YYZ Airport and take in the scenic views of downtown Toronto. Flights out of Toronto at night are breathtaking.

YTZ entrance sign with bikeshare in background
Island Airport wharf
Airport wharf and Toronto skyline
Bike rack and locks with airport ferry in background
Shuttle bus at YTZ airport
Pickup area
Tunnel to island airport
Replica of Billy Bishop’s Nieuport 17 in terminal atrium
Toronto skyline as seen from the airport atrium
Check-in area
Baggage Claim and Booster Juice
EV Charging Stations on island
YTZ Airport as seen from Hanlan’s Point
Official Website

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Terminal information

Terminal 1

  • Hosts domestic and U.S. flights under one roof.
    • U.S. bound flights are separated after preclearance.

Notes

Notes
  • The terminal can be access via a pedestrian tunnel or via a ferry. The ferry is accessible to passengers mainly as pedestrians. Parking is available on and off the island.
  • The airport serves as a hub and maintenance centre for helicopters, MEDEVAC, and charter flights. If a charter fleet is operating out of YTZ, it will most likely operate out of one of the hangers nearby.
  • Tip: Want to enjoy some fresh air and take a smoke break? After crossing over over to the island exit the terminal and walk to the wharf just west of the ferry dock. Enjoy Muskoka chairs, breezy air and views of the Toronto Skyline before border. Many staff at the airport take their breaks here. The bike rack is located nearby.

Connection to Downtown

Complementary Shuttle Bus

  • The complementary YTZ shuttle bus operates every 15 minutes from 5:00 a.m. to about midnight. Departing from the Passenger Tunnel Access Building at the airport and travelling along Queens Quay to the west side of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel (York Street) just across the street (Front Street) from Union Station.

TTC 509 Harbourfront Streetcar

Pros

  1. YOW’s compact, easy-to-navigate terminal means a short walking distance between areas.
  2. Very close to downtown Toronto offering unique skyline views.
  3. Very convenient for business passengers.
  4. U.S. preclearance means a smoother trip for travellers heading to the states.
  5. Good selection of Canadian and U.S. destinations.
  6. Less overwhelming compared to the larger Toronto (YYZ).
  7. Strong Porter Airlines network.

Cons

  1. No long-haul network.
  2. Limited ability to accommodate larger, jet aircraft.
  3. Porter Airlines long haul, jet network is based out of Toronto (YYZ).
  4. Limited parking capacity
  5. Reaching airport terminal requires tunnel or ferry connection.
  6. Future expansion limited by politics and island location.

Notes

Notes
  • Car rentals are available next to the tunnel entrance on the mainland.
  • Overall: YTZ is great for its downtown access and regional network. Whereas YYZ is better for long-haul international flights.

1939

Opened

2.8

million

Annual passengers

1

Terminal

Plan of Building

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