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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
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Centre Island, Toronto
"food options on the flight!"(35 Tips)
"Best way to fly in to Toronto - love Porter!"(6 Tips)
"Best way to get to downtown Toronto or the financial district."(8 Tips)
"lovely ferry ride en route!"(6 Tips)
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Porter Airlines flies out from YTZ. Arrive early and relax at the lounge before your flight! The airport approach is very scenic, with the Toronto Islands and skyline in the background!
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Reena B-SMay 24, 2015My favourite airport. Tiny but with a very nice lounge (Porter airlines). Service back and forth to mainland via ferryboat (and bus to Union Station).. The view as you fly in/land is amazing.Upvote32Downvote
deekayAugust 7, 2016The Porter lounge is amazing!! Free coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, water, pop, cookies and lots of seating!Upvote29Downvote1
Joe NixonJuly 24, 2016Very convenient for downtown Toronto. You get a great view of the islands and downtown as you land. It's quick to exit as it's so small, although we still had to wait a little while for our luggage.Upvote4Downvote
That view is the best way to arrive in Toronto and the lounge is great. Just be aware that with the smaller planes and smaller airport, weather has a stronger effect and there are frequent delays.Upvote4Downvote
When you come out the tunnel walk along the water past the abandoned grain silos and pick up a city bike $7 for the day and 15 min ride to downtown
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RexOctober 29, 2017Much better than Pearson in terms of access to the city. You used to have to take a ferry, but now there's a pedestrian tunnel. There is also a legit lounge for anyone flying Porter Airlines.Upvote2Downvote
The runway is relatively short - don't be too alarmed if your pilot needs to circle back for a second try at landing!Upvote4Downvote
Cozy airport. Have a seat in the lounge if it isn't packed with delayed passengers. Enjoy the little cafe they have with free water & coffee.WiFi is available, and AC Outlets are on the floor.Upvote1Downvote
Danielle KienerOctober 11, 2012It's been a long time since I've last enjoyed flying so much: easy access from downtown via ferry (tunnel soon), quick & friendly check-in, efficient security check, great lounge, free wifi & snacks!Upvote2Downvote
Steven AndrophyJuly 3, 2012If only all other airports were like this. Very compact, brisk connections, and a comfortable waiting area with awesome cookies! Bring your laptop or just use one of the free macs!Upvote2Downvote
If you're coming to downtown Toronto on business flying via Porter to YTZ is the only way to go. Way closer to downtown... free WiFi, free snacks and drinks, and nice Apple desktops for all to use.Upvote2Downvote- Rachael AbramJune 7, 2013Fly Porter! Free snacks, coffee, tea, and wifi in the lounge; comfortable waiting areas; great (free!) food options on the flight! Always a pleasure!Upvote2Downvote
VJune 24, 2015Really like this airport. Everything is clean and there are a lot of places to kill your time while waiting. Cafes are delicious and stores are amazing.I recommend it.UpvoteDownvote- Always convenient and efficient... but the free coffee and snacks are no more :(Upvote3Downvote
Early morning flights here are very pleasant. Be sure to use their baggies to place your liquids into before going through security to make things faster.Upvote1Downvote
Jon B.March 14, 2019A hop, skip and a jump from downtown Toronto. My go-to airport when in Toronto for business.Upvote1Downvote
Best airport ever. 5 min from entry to gate. Free lattes, free snacks, free sodasUpvote1Downvote
Kyo SongNovember 6, 2016Be sure to try their complimentary Shortbread chocolate chip cookies (Porter lounge). Bet you can't just have one ;)
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Chris SimmonsSeptember 8, 2015One of my favorite airports of all time, so smooth and easy you'll feel like a rockstar. Wish more cities had airports like Billy Bishop.UpvoteDownvote
Ignore all the tips about the ferry. The pedestrian tunnel is finally open!Upvote3Downvote
Marie La RueJanuary 27, 2019Close to downtown. Convenient. Efficient. Amazing city view is a nice bonus.Upvote1Downvote
Henry'sJanuary 21, 2013If you're just arriving we hope you remembered your camera! Toronto's a city with many sights! If you're leaving, we hope you're bringing a camera! You never know what photo opportunities you may see.Upvote2Downvote
Lucie KleckovaDecember 22, 2014The most beautiful airport I have ever seen. Small but very comfy. Water, coffee & cookies for free, fast WiFi... Everythink you need while waiting for your flight :)UpvoteDownvote
Christen DuongApril 10, 2012Porter Airlines lands you smack dab on the Toronto islands and gives you free wifi, snacks, ferry to mainland, and shuttle downtown. Canadians are nice!
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Laura M.July 20, 2017Bring food! There is complementary drinks and cookies but other than that, there is just a tiny snack shop with no breakfast options.
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Scottie MilagroJune 25, 2016One of the easiest and fastest airport experiences ever. The tunnel is so quick. Definitely take the elevators as the escalator is a bit slow.UpvoteDownvote
Adam PeleshokJuly 10, 2015Smoothest security, free snacks, and free alcohol on the flight. Can't ask for much moreUpvote1Downvote- ElisaDecember 28, 2019Trust me and avoid flying on a long weekend, it will be a nightmare. Otherwise it's a lovely airport, taking the tunnel is quick and security is a breeze.UpvoteDownvote
If you have NEXUS make your way to the front of the security line w/your card & they will take you. There is often no one staffing the NEXUS line, so this is their fix.Upvote3Downvote
DeannaAugust 9, 2014fly Porter from Newark for unprecedented service and land in this clean airport with an amazing view and short (2min?) ferry ride to the mainland.UpvoteDownvote
Mateus Botelho VieiraSeptember 4, 2014Free refreshments and beverages. Near downtown Toronto. Amazing and comfortable lobby. The best local airport that I have been.UpvoteDownvote
Free is NICE! Come with an empty carry on bag and snag all the free cookies, nuts, drinks, coffee beans, cream, sugar! Then re-sell to cover the cost of your flight.Upvote5Downvote
Elisa A.August 15, 2014COMPLIMENTARY snacks, starbucks coffee, tea, salted almonds, cold drinks... Omg, this place!! Have I mentioned the free wifi? 😍
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Stephanie LichtensteinJune 21, 2017Nice comfy lounge with beverages for all and smaller airport easy to get through
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Chris BroachMay 19, 2013Porter is a great airline. Really enjoy the flight and the staff. Friendly, helpful, Canadian, free drinks. What more could you ask for?UpvoteDownvote
N MartinAugust 9, 2014Free Wifi and Free snacks Porter Airlines is the only way for me to Toronto nowUpvote2Downvote
Quick and convenient. What js not to like plus can now walk to mainland and catch a tramUpvote1Downvote
For those flying to the US, go to the counter as soon as you get down to the lounge if you Checked-In Online. It will save you from have to get up later for your Passport Verification.UpvoteDownvote
Chris SteeleJuly 11, 2016The tunnel is nice enough, but ride the ferry across the channel if you have the time to spare before your flight. There's even a bar at dockside!UpvoteDownvote- S PFebruary 16, 2016Best way to get to downtown Toronto or the financial district. Small planes only, so weather affects flight schedules.UpvoteDownvote
Support Porter's campaign to expand the island airport so that additional travel destinations can be accessible from downtownUpvote2Downvote
Marc MayerJuly 2, 2016Easiest flight check-in ever, and the most pleasant way to enter and leave Toronto.Upvote1Downvote
Ryan DonnellNovember 1, 2013Fly Porter and use Billy Bishop, simple as that. Also when checking in you really only need a hour and a half for checking in. That still gives you plenty of time to use the fancy lounge.UpvoteDownvote
NadzAugust 31, 2014Great gateway to downtown Toronto. Free snacks and drinks in the loungeUpvote1Downvote
Peter ParkerAugust 15, 2014Complimentary coffee, snacks, and drinks at the departures lounge! Get here early because you need to take a ferry to the airport.UpvoteDownvote
Check out the new boutique just out of baggage claim. They carry the Aesop line found otherwise only at Holt's or Oliver Spencer. Nice stuff.UpvoteDownvote
JamesMarch 21, 2013Porter Airlines and a Super Convenient Location were some of the highlights of the trip. Customs was 100x faster than when I returned to Newark.UpvoteDownvote
Older ferry guy who greets everyone with a smile and a "have a great day" is one of the best parts of the experience...Upvote17Downvote
Amol UtrankarJune 12, 2023The lounge is incredible (+ accepts Priority Pass!) but it’s only accessible for domestic flights 💩UpvoteDownvote
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