Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is located on Toronto Island, just minutes from downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked airport transfers and private transfers from YTZ to hotels, residences, business districts and destinations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Book a private chauffeur service with English-speaking drivers for convenient city travel, business journeys and long-distance transfers across Ontario. We can also arrange airport-to-airport transportation between YTZ and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), as well as transfers to Hamilton John C. Munro International Airport (YHM) and other regional destinations.
How It Works
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
Our Benefits
English-speaking drivers
Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.
Fixed prices — no surprises
Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.
Meet & greet included
Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a ride?
We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.
What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?
If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.
If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.
If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
You can cancel your booking in two ways:
- Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.
If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).
Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.
Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.
I can’t find my driver. What should I do?
If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.
Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.
If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.
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Private Airport Transfers from Billy Bishop Airport to Toronto
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is one of the most conveniently located airports serving Toronto, Ontario. Situated on Toronto Island near the downtown waterfront, the airport is only about three kilometres from the city centre. Its location makes YTZ particularly convenient for business travellers, short city breaks and passengers whose final destination is downtown Toronto.
WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked private airport transfers from Billy Bishop Airport to hotels, apartments, offices and other destinations throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Transfers can also be arranged for longer journeys across Southern Ontario or directly between YTZ and other regional airports.
Depending on the number of passengers and luggage, travellers can choose from different vehicle categories, including private sedans, business-class vehicles, vans and larger vehicles for groups.
How to Get from Billy Bishop Airport to Downtown Toronto
YTZ is unusual because its passenger terminal is located on an island immediately beside downtown Toronto. Passengers first travel between the island terminal and the mainland using either the pedestrian tunnel or the airport ferry. From the mainland terminal at Eireann Quay, several transportation options are available for continuing into Toronto.
Private Airport Transfer
A pre-booked private transfer provides direct transportation from the airport’s mainland side to your hotel, residence, office or other destination. This is particularly convenient when travelling with luggage, children or several passengers, or when the destination is outside the immediate downtown area.
Instead of working out local transit connections after arriving, passengers can arrange the journey in advance and continue directly to their destination once they have reached the mainland terminal.
Pedestrian Tunnel and Ferry
Billy Bishop Airport is connected with the Toronto mainland by a pedestrian tunnel equipped with moving walkways. The airport also operates a short electric ferry service between the island and mainland. The ferry crossing itself takes approximately 90 seconds.
These links are an important local feature of YTZ. When booking road transportation, passengers should remember that the vehicle normally meets them on the mainland side rather than beside the passenger terminal on the island.
Complimentary Airport Shuttle
Billy Bishop Airport operates a complimentary shuttle between the airport and the Union Station area in downtown Toronto. The downtown stop is near the Fairmont Royal York, across from Union Station, making the shuttle convenient for passengers connecting with Toronto transit, GO Transit, VIA Rail or other downtown transportation.
The shuttle is useful when your destination is close to Union Station. For hotels, residential addresses or business locations elsewhere in Toronto, however, a private transfer avoids the need for another connection after the shuttle ride.
Toronto Public Transportation
The airport is also accessible by Toronto Transit Commission services. Streetcar routes operate near the mainland terminal and connect the waterfront area with downtown Toronto and the wider TTC network.
Public transportation can be practical for travellers with light luggage and flexible schedules. Passengers carrying several suitcases, travelling as a family or continuing beyond central Toronto may find door-to-door transportation more comfortable.
Taxis and Ride-Sharing
Taxi services are available from the mainland side of Billy Bishop Airport, and ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft also serve the airport. These options are convenient for passengers who prefer to arrange transportation after arrival.
A pre-booked airport transfer is a useful alternative when you want the journey organised before travelling, need a specific vehicle type or are planning a more complex trip beyond downtown Toronto.
Rental Cars
Rental cars are available at Billy Bishop Airport for travellers who plan to drive independently around Ontario. Renting a vehicle can make sense for multi-day regional trips, but it is often unnecessary for a short stay in central Toronto, where parking and city traffic can make driving less convenient.
Transfers to Downtown Toronto Hotels and Business Districts
One of the main advantages of arriving at YTZ is its proximity to central Toronto. Private transfers can take passengers directly from the mainland airport terminal to destinations around the Financial District, Entertainment District, Harbourfront, Yorkville and other central neighbourhoods.
The airport is especially convenient for travellers attending meetings, conferences and events in downtown Toronto. A pre-arranged chauffeur service can connect an arriving flight with a hotel or business appointment without requiring passengers to navigate the local transport network with luggage.
Transfers are also available to addresses farther across the city and throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga and other surrounding communities.
Chauffeur Service from Billy Bishop Airport
For passengers requiring more than a simple airport transfer, WelcomeTaxi can arrange chauffeur services in Toronto. This option is suitable for corporate travellers, executives, meetings at multiple locations, conferences, shopping itineraries and private city transportation.
Hourly chauffeur hire can be particularly convenient when several stops are planned during the same day. Instead of ordering a separate taxi for each journey, passengers can arrange a vehicle and driver for the required period.
English-speaking drivers can be requested, which makes the service convenient for international visitors arriving in Canada for business or leisure travel.
Transfers Between YTZ and Toronto Pearson Airport
Toronto has two important passenger airports with very different locations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is situated close to downtown, while Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) lies west of the city and handles a much larger range of domestic and international services.
Some itineraries involve arriving at one Toronto airport and departing from the other. A private airport-to-airport transfer offers direct transportation between YTZ and YYZ without requiring passengers to travel into the city, change between different public transport services or manage luggage through several connections.
Travel time between the airports depends heavily on Toronto traffic. Passengers connecting between separate flights should therefore allow a generous margin for the road journey as well as check-in, security and any required border procedures at the departure airport.
Long-Distance Transfers from Billy Bishop Airport
Although YTZ is primarily associated with downtown Toronto, private transportation can continue far beyond the city. WelcomeTaxi can arrange long-distance transfers from Billy Bishop Airport to destinations across Southern Ontario.
Possible destinations include Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Kitchener, Waterloo, London and other cities and communities across the region. A direct vehicle is particularly useful when the final destination does not have a convenient rail or coach connection from downtown Toronto.
Long-distance private transfers can also be attractive for families and groups because passengers travel together with their luggage from the airport to the final address without intermediate changes.
Transfer from YTZ to Hamilton Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) provides another aviation option for Southern Ontario. It is located near Hamilton, southwest of Toronto, and is considerably farther from downtown Toronto than Billy Bishop Airport.
Passengers who need to connect between YTZ and YHM can book a private airport-to-airport transfer. This avoids combining Toronto public transportation with separate regional services and is particularly helpful when travelling with baggage or on a fixed flight schedule.
Why Pre-Book Instead of Taking a Regular Taxi?
Because Billy Bishop Airport is so close to central Toronto, a regular taxi can be a perfectly practical option for a simple downtown journey. Pre-booking becomes more valuable when the trip has additional requirements.
A private transfer allows the passenger to organise the journey before travelling, select a suitable vehicle category and specify the destination in advance. This is useful for larger groups, families with luggage, corporate travellers and passengers travelling outside Toronto.
For long-distance journeys and airport-to-airport connections, advance booking also provides a clearer transportation plan than looking for a suitable vehicle after arrival.
Useful Information for Arriving at Billy Bishop Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on Toronto Island at the foot of Bathurst Street. After collecting luggage, arriving passengers can reach the mainland using the pedestrian tunnel or ferry. Taxis, ride-sharing services, airport shuttles and other road transportation are accessed from the mainland side.
The airport’s central location means many downtown destinations are relatively close, but Toronto traffic conditions can still affect journey times. Congestion is particularly relevant when travelling farther through the Greater Toronto Area or transferring to Toronto Pearson Airport.
Winter weather is another consideration. Toronto can experience snow, ice and difficult road conditions during the colder months, so additional travelling time may be appropriate when a transfer is connected with another flight or an important appointment.
Book a Private Transfer from Toronto Billy Bishop Airport
WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked airport transfers, chauffeur services and long-distance transportation from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Travel directly to downtown Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, Toronto Pearson Airport or destinations throughout Southern Ontario with transportation arranged before you arrive.
Whether you need a short private airport transfer, a chauffeur for business travel, a larger vehicle for a group or a long-distance journey outside Toronto, advance booking provides a convenient and comfortable way to continue your trip from YTZ.