Travelling from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ): What you need to know
Your next big escape starts at Ottawa's main airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore your options for catching a flight from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) leaving from this terminal.
1 hour 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport flight.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Ottawa. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located in Toronto.
The busiest route is from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), with 73 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from YOW to YTZ is the 6:45am Porter Airlines service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 9:20pm with Porter Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to YTZ.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can take a direct flight from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) out of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
When jetting out of YOW, you can take a direct flight from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with Porter Airlines.
The most frequently booked airline between YOW and YTZ is Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
YOW is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
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When it comes to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to central Toronto
From Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, central Toronto is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is R 1,151. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,074. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to YTZ.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Visit Toronto in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Ottawa to YTZ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Toronto, with temperatures ranging 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'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are major attractions which should be on every Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
London is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Toronto. Around 161 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include Forks of the Thames River, Falls View Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Canada, head for Kingston, about 241 kilometres east of Toronto. Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary are key reasons to visit.



