Travelling from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ): What you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located in Toronto. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Ottawa.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Ottawa to YTZ.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider beginning your travels from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can book a direct Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) flight ticket from this hub.
Take a direct flight from Ottawa to YTZ with Porter Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of YOW.
Porter Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the YOW to YTZ route.
Air Canada is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to YTZ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YTZ if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Grab a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, National and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport flight.
Getting from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to central Toronto
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Right now, $164 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $302. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Ottawa to YTZ by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Toronto based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book an Ottawa to YTZ flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. CN Tower, Skypod CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are major attractions which should be on every Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 161 kilometres south-west to London to tick off its top attractions. From Forks of the Thames River to Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Kingston is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres east of Toronto. No journey is complete without dropping by Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.