Toronto Island Billy Bishop Airport Guide (YTZ)

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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Toronto Island Billy Bishop Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

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YTZ Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Toronto Billy Bishop Airport, also known as Toronto Island Airport.

What to expect

Billy Bishop Airport (code: YTZ) has a small modern terminal with minimal food and shopping options. WiFi is available to help people pass the time, and there are plenty of charging outlets for mobile devices. There are no private lounges at this airport.

Sleeping in Billy Bishop Airport

For the daytime napper, there is a variety of cushioned seating in the Porter Lounge. Recent construction may prohibit sound slumber. For the overnight sleeper, look elsewhere, as it is impossible to stay in the terminal overnight. There are hotels near the airport in Toronto’s waterfront area. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

Good to Know

The airport provides easy access to downtown Toronto via an underground tunnel or passenger ferry.

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Airport Hours

The terminal is generally open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM, aligned with scheduled flights.

Overnight access is not permitted, and travellers are required to leave after the last departure. Re-entry is not possible until the terminal reopens in the morning.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

Billy Bishop Airport does not permit overnight stays, so you’ll need to book a nearby hotel if you have an early flight or long layover. Because the airport is located in downtown Toronto, hotels near the terminal tend to be more expensive than those found near most major airports.

Travel Tip: If you’re staying elsewhere in downtown Toronto, you can take the subway to Fairmont Royal York and use the complimentary Billy Bishop Airport shuttle from the hotel’s west entrance to the ferry terminal.

Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
(0.7 mi)

1 Hotel Toronto
(0.8 mi)

Hotel X Toronto, a Hyatt Hotel
(0.8 mi)

Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel
(0.8 mi)

Soho Hotel Toronto
(0.9 mi)

The Fairmont Royal York
(1.2 mi) The free Billy Bishop shuttle departs from the hotel’s west entrance at regular intervals.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Aspire Air Canada Cafe – Location: Airside. Hours: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Drinking Water

Water fountains are available Airside, allowing travellers to refill bottles after clearing security.

Food & Drinks

Food and beverage options are limited and close early compared to major airports.

Available outlets include: Aroma Espresso Bar • Balzac’s • Bar Obispo Restaurant • Market@416.
Most locations operate roughly 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM, subject to flight schedules. Late-night dining is not available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage store is not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Charging points are available in various seating areas throughout the terminal. Availability may be limited during busy periods, so travellers may want to keep a portable power bank handy.

Showers

Shwoers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Billy Bishop Airport.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling. Locations include the departure level and the front entrance of the mainland ferry terminal.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available in standard washrooms.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available free of charge from the Mainland Pavilion near the tunnel entrance.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is available, along with a small selection of shops, including a chocolate shop, a Best Buy kiosk, and stores selling Canadian-made products. Duty-Free hours are approximately 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM.

Airlines

Toronto Billy Bishop Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • Porter Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Airport Shuttle

A free express shuttle service runs every 15 minutes between the mainland ferry terminal and Downtown Toronto. The downtown shuttle stop is outside the Royal York Hotel’s western entrance on York Street, near the northeast corner of York Street and Front Street. For schedule information, visit the Billy Bishop Airport website.

Billy Bishop Airport Pedestrian Tunnel

This 853-ft. tunnel connects Billy Bishop Airport to the mainland, providing an alternative to travel by ferry. With four moving walkways and one of the longest escalator systems in Canada, this free-entry tunnel allows passengers to reach airport Check-In on foot from the mainland in just 6 minutes. The mainland entrance is next to the mainland ferry terminal.

Car Rentals

Onsite car rental agencies include Hertz, located on the lower level near baggage claim, and Enterprise/National, located in the Eireann Quay parking lot. Both agencies are open from 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM on the weekdays, with varied hours of operation on the weekends.

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Ferry

The world’s shortest ferry ride links the mainland to the Billy Bishop Airport. The 90-second ride is free for passengers but costs $11 per vehicle (return). Departures are available every 15 minutes from the mainland ferry terminal, starting at 5:15 AM from the mainland (5:22 AM from the airport). The last ferry to the mainland leaves the airport at 12:07 AM.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Streetcar

Billy Bishop Airport is served by TTC streetcar 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront. For route information, including timetables and fares, visit the TTC website.

Taxi

Metered taxis are readily available on the mainland at the taxi stand next to the mainland ferry terminal.

Last updated: 2026-01-29

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.

Toronto Billy Bishop Airport Guide