Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Billy Bishop (YTZ) sits on the Toronto Islands, minutes from Union Station and the Financial District. It's the fastest airport option for downtown business travellers on Porter, Air Canada, and seasonal Air Canada Express flights to Ottawa, Montréal, Boston, and New York.
Arrivals pickup
Pickup is at the mainland terminal at 1 Eireann Quay (foot of Bathurst Street). Your chauffeur meets you in the mainland lobby after you cross the pedestrian tunnel from the island — a short six-minute walk.
Departures drop-off
Departure drop-off is at the same mainland terminal. Add roughly 15 minutes on top of your usual airport buffer for the tunnel walk and security.
Domestic arrivals
All YTZ arrivals are domestic or trans-border pre-cleared. Curbside or lobby meet — both work well.
International arrivals
Trans-border passengers pre-clear US customs in Toronto, so US arrivals disembark as domestic. Meet in the mainland lobby.
Meet-and-greet
Standard lobby meet with a name sign, luggage help included. No ferry timing to worry about — the pedestrian tunnel runs 24/7.
Popular routes from YTZ
- YTZ → Financial District hotels
- YTZ → Union Station
- YTZ → Yorkville
- YTZ → Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
- YTZ → Mississauga
- YTZ → Niagara-on-the-Lake
Recommended vehicles
Nearby cities
- · Downtown Toronto
- · Liberty Village
- · King West
- · Distillery District
Nearby hotels
- · Fairmont Royal York
- · Hotel X Toronto
- · The Ritz-Carlton Toronto
- · Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Official Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport website
YTZ airport transfer — FAQ
How do I get from the island terminal to my chauffeur?
Cross the pedestrian tunnel from the island — it runs 24/7 and takes about six minutes on the moving walkway. Your chauffeur waits in the mainland lobby with a sign.
How much time should I plan for a YTZ departure?
Arrive at the mainland terminal 60 minutes before a domestic flight and 90 minutes before a trans-border US flight (US pre-clearance).
Can you pick me up curbside instead?
Yes — curbside pickup is available on Eireann Quay. Lobby meet is more comfortable in winter and in bad weather.
Ready when you are.
Get an instant quote or speak with a dispatcher — most bookings take under 90 seconds.