Exploring Departure Options From Billy Bishop Airport

There are several ways to leave Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto, Canada. You can take the airport's ferry to the mainland, or walk to the mainland via the tunnel. You can also take the 509 or 510B streetcar, the 310, 307 or 407 bus, or the shuttle bus.

Getting to Billy Bishop Airport by car

Getting to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by car is simple. The airport is located on Toronto Island, only three kilometres from Toronto's downtown core.

If you are being dropped off at the airport by car, you can be dropped off along the curb outside the mainland pavilion and ferry terminal. If you are renting a car, you can do so at the airport. There are onsite rental counters located at the airport, so you can pick up and return your rental car there.

To get to the airport by car, you will need to take the ferry or the pedestrian tunnel to connect from the mainland to the island terminal. The ferry ride is one of the shortest in the world, travelling a distance of 121 metres across the Western gap and taking about 90 seconds.

It is recommended that you allow sufficient time before your flight for check-in and departure. Airlines recommend arriving at the airport a minimum of 90 minutes before your flight.

Getting to Billy Bishop Airport by subway

To get to Billy Bishop Airport by subway, you can take the 509 streetcar, which has the same fare as the subway and goes directly to the airport. The 510B streetcar also goes to the airport, stopping nearby at 2:20 am.

If you are coming from outside the city, it may be faster for you to be dropped off at Union Station and then take the shuttle to the airport. However, Union Station is a very busy spot and can be harder to get to than Billy Bishop Airport from the highway, so it may be better to be dropped off directly at the airport.

If you are already in the city, the Yorkdale or 407 subway stations are options, but factor in the 1-2 hours of travel time from these subway stops.

Getting to Billy Bishop Airport by bus

The 310 is the first bus that goes to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The 307 is the last bus that goes to the airport. The 509 streetcar is another option, which goes right to the airport on regular service. The airport is also served by a shuttle bus, which takes 15 minutes.

If you're flying with Porter or Air Canada, you'll be a short distance from most of the recommended hotels in Toronto. To get between the island and the mainland, you can use the airport's ferry, which runs every 15 minutes, or walk to the mainland via the new tunnel.

Getting to Billy Bishop Airport by ferry

If you're flying with either Porter or Air Canada, you'll be landing at Toronto Billy Bishop Airport. To get between the island and the mainland, you can use the airport's ferry service, which runs from the airport to Eireann Quay (the south end of Bathurst Street) every 15 minutes. This is not the same ferry as the city-operated Toronto Island ferries, so you cannot walk between the City Centre Airport and the rest of the Toronto Islands. The first ferry arrives at Billy Bishop Airport at 5:15 am, and the last ferry arrives at 12:08 am.

If you're travelling by public transport, you can also take the 510B streetcar, the 310 or 307 bus, or the shuttle bus, which takes 15 minutes.

Getting to Billy Bishop Airport by shuttle

There are a few ways to get to Billy Bishop Airport by shuttle. The airport is served by the 509 streetcar, which costs the same as a subway fare. The 510B streetcar also goes to the airport, stopping nearby at 2:20 am. There is also a shuttle bus, which takes 15 minutes and can be tracked here: https://www.nieuport.com/shuttle-bus-tracker. The airport can also be reached by ferry, which runs every 15 minutes from Eireann Quay (the south end of Bathurst Street) to the airport.

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