Billy Bishop Toronto City airport (YTZ)

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (IATA: YTZ), historically known as Toronto Island Airport and inaugurated on September 8, 1939, is a premier urban airport located on the Toronto Islands, just minutes from downtown Toronto's financial core. It serves as an essential hub for business and leisure travelers across southern Ontario, providing convenient access to key Canadian cities and major transborder hubs in the northeastern and midwestern United States.

Official Website: billybishopairport.com

Phone: +1 416 203 6942

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Terminal

The airport operates a single passenger terminal open daily from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. It connects directly with the mainland waterfront via a rapid ferry crossing and an underground pedestrian tunnel equipped with moving walkways and elevators.

Annual Traffic (2025): 2.1 million passengers.

Information Desks

Customer service and traveler assistance desks are available on the main level of the passenger terminal, near check-in counters and in the arrivals hall.

 Location

The airport is located on the Toronto Islands, approximately 3 km (2 miles) southwest of downtown Toronto's financial core.

Accommodation near Billy Bishop Toronto City airport (YTZ)

Due to its compact island location, Billy Bishop Airport does not have any on-site hotels. However, numerous premier hotels are located just across the channel in mainland Toronto and the nearby Financial District:

Nearby Hotels

• Hotel X Toronto, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel: Situated 1.2 km from the mainland ferry pavilion at Exhibition Place.
• Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown: Located 1.6 km away along Queens Quay West, offering waterfront views and streetcar connectivity.
• 1 Hotel Toronto: Located 1.5 km away on Wellington St West, known for luxury sustainable design close to the Entertainment District.
• Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel: Situated 1.8 km away, built right inside the Rogers Centre stadium complex.
• The Clarence Park: Budget-friendly boutique hotel/hostel located roughly 2 km from the airport in downtown Toronto.

You can search availability and reserve directly online through Booking.com.

Parking services at Billy Bishop Toronto City airport (YTZ)

Passenger parking facilities are managed by Stolport and situated entirely on the mainland, as passenger vehicles are strictly prohibited on the island.

Parking Facilities

• Express Park (P1 - The Annex): Located directly across from the Mainland Pavilion entrance at Eireann Quay. Ideal for short stays under 3 hours and passenger drop-offs, featuring EV charging spots.
• Daily Park (P2 - The Lot): Open-air surface lot just steps from the mainland terminal, catering to long-term stays spanning several days.
• Priority Valet: Convenient valet service enabling drivers to hand over their car right at 92 Eireann Quay and collect it at the same point upon arrival.

Information and Bookings

Drivers are encouraged to book spaces online through the Stolport booking platform for guaranteed space and lower rates. Curbside lanes in front of the Mainland Pavilion are designated for active passenger pick-up and drop-off only; leaving vehicles unattended is strictly prohibited.

Accessible Parking

Designated accessible parking spaces are available across all parking lots close to building entrances and elevator access.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is dedicated to barrier-free accessibility, providing comprehensive infrastructure so passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility can travel smoothly from the mainland to the gate.

Ferry and Tunnel Accessibility

• Ferry: Vessels feature level roll-on ramps for wheelchairs, and ferry crew are trained to offer personalized boarding assistance during the 90-second crossing.
• Pedestrian Tunnel: Fully accessible with large elevators on both sides (mainland and island) and continuous level walkways throughout the 240-meter underground corridor.

Terminal Assistance

• Wheelchair Assistance: Coordinated through your airline from check-in to aircraft seat; booking at least 48 hours before flight departure is advised.
• Aira App Network: Complimentary live visual interpretation service through smartphones to assist blind or low-vision passengers as they move through the terminal.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: The airport recognizes sunflower lanyards and wristbands to discreetly alert staff when extra time or assistance is required.
• Emergency Intercoms: Dedicated help call boxes are placed throughout the mainland pavilion and the terminal.

Service Animals

Certified service animals are welcomed across all facilities. Dedicated pet relief areas are positioned outside the mainland pavilion and airside past the security checkpoint.