Which airport should I fly into for Toronto?

For long-haul and international flights, Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the main gateway near Toronto. The closest airport, Downsview Airport (YZD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Toronto?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Toronto?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Toronto

The closest airports to Toronto, Canada: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Toronto, Canada is Downsview Airport (YZD), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
YZD	Downsview AirportToronto, Canada	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
YTZ	Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre AirportToronto, Canada	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
YYZ	Lester B. Pearson International AirportToronto, Canada	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	International
YKZ	Buttonville Municipal AirportToronto, Canada	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	Regional
YDT	Burlington ExecutiveBurlington, Canada	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
YOO	Oshawa AirportOshawa, Canada	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
YCM	Niagara District AirportSt Catharines, Canada	37 mi / 60 km	1 hr 7 min	Regional
YHM	John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportHamilton, Canada	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 20 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Downsview Airport (YZD) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) (11 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Toronto. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with YZD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near YZD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Toronto is Downsview Airport (YZD), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.