Your ultimate guide to Toronto airports
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Major airports in Toronto
Discover Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport features modern amenities and efficient services, providing all travelers with an enjoyable experience.
Airport Code (IATA):
(YYZ)
Location:
Toronto
Address:
6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Air North, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Arajet, Avianca Airlines, Azores Airlines, BermudAir, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Condor, Copa Airlines, Delta, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian, Etihad, EVA Air, Flair Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Icelandair, ITA Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Neos, OWG, Pakistan International Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Westjet
Annual Passenger Traffic:
44,800,000
Brief History:
Toronto Pearson International Airport opened in 1938. It's now the busiest airport in Canada and the second largest in North America’s when it comes to international traffic.
Discover Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is clean, dynamic and easy to navigate, so all you can do is focus on relaxing.
Airport Code (IATA):
(YTZ)
Location:
Toronto
Address:
2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON M5V 1A1
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Air Canada, Porter Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
2,000,000
Brief History:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport opened in 1939. Since it's located on Toronto Island, it can be reached with a short ferry ride.
Discover John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is perfect for smooth travelling without the hassle and the rush of a big crowd.
Airport Code (IATA):
(YHM)
Location:
Toronto
Address:
9300 Airport Road, 2206 Mount Hope ON L0R 1W0
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
PLAY, WestJet, Air Canada, Sunwing
Annual Passenger Traffic:
820,011
Brief History:
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport was built in 1940, but became a public airport after World War II. It's named after John Carr Munro, a prominent political figure from Hamilton.
Flights to and from Toronto
Some major airlines such as Air France, Air Canada, Emirates and Lufthansa operate flights from Toronto. Some of the most popular destinations include New York City, Chicago, London, Paris and Los Angeles.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can get to Toronto Pearson Airport using the Union Pearson Express train from the Union Station. There are also public buses and airport shuttles that can take you here. Taxis and car-sharing apps like Turo can be an alternative to public transport. If you like to drive, you can rent a car at the airport, from companies such as Avis or Dollar. There's also a lot of parking space and you can leave your car at the airport for $25.
Billy Bishop International Airport is so close to downtown Toronto, you can actually walk there through the Pedestrian tunnel. If you'd rather take public transportation, you could instead take a streetcar, a shuttle or even a ferry. Car rentals from Hertz, Enterprise, and National are also located at the airport, so you can pick one up as soon as you land. When it comes to parking, daily rates are around $50.
John C. Munro Airport can be reached by car, rail, coach or shuttle. The Hamilton Street Railway connects the airport to downtown Hamilton, Megabus has daily coach services and providers such as Niagara Airbus and King Shuttle have shuttle services. Parking costs start at around $30/day and four car rental companies are located at the airport - Avis, Budget, Enterprise and National.
Toronto Pearson International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
No
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
No
Baby feeding facilities
No
Toronto airports currency exchange
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