Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) Information

Where is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport?  

One of the most multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is rich with interesting neighborhoods, great restaurants and a vibrant culture. Toronto is also home to many ethnic festivals throughout the year, so there is lots to enjoy here.

Canada's most populous city is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, which makes it's city airport very handy.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (IATA: YTZ, ICAO: CYTZ), previously named Toronto City Centre Airport, is commonly known as Billy Bishop Airport or Toronto Island Airport. YTZ Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The airport is named after William Avery "Billy" Bishop, Canada's First World War flying ace.

In 2012, Billy Bishop Airport served 2,300,000 passengers, making it Canada's 9th busiest airport, and Toronto's 2nd busiest. The city's bigger and far busier airport, Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), isn't nearly as conveniently (it's 27 kilometres from downtown). 

Billy Bishop Airport sits on the doorstep of the city’s downtown financial district. Truly Toronto's City Centre Airport, Billy Bishop is vital to the business community in Canada’s largest city. With a convenient location, speedy customs processing for NEXUS card holders and fast check-in times, it's no surprise that YTZ is popular with people who need to get places in a hurry.

Airlines that operate flights to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport include Air Canada Express and Porter Airlines.

Cities with flights to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport include Boston, Burlington (Vermont), Chicago, Moncton, Montréal, Mont Tremblant, Myrtle Beach, New York City, Ottawa, Quebec City, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Thunder Bay, Washington DC and Windsor. 

After arriving and transiting via passenger tunnel, or taking the short (free) ferry from the island, your best bet for a Billy Bishop Airport transfer is the shuttle. At the staging area, you can also grab a taxi, meet your limo, catch a bus - or simply walk.

Arriving at Billy Bishop Airport is a unique experience, as you land on an island! A very short walk takes you to the ferry, free for passengers. From the pedestrian deck you can enjoy a unique view of the Toronto cityscape during the 90 second ride.

Services at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport include:

• Express passage through customs for NEXUS card holders
• Free iMac equipped workstations
• Business centre

There is a CAD 20 airport improvement fee surcharge for all flights.

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