Which airport should I fly into for Willowdale?

For long-haul and international flights, Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the main gateway near Willowdale. 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 Willowdale?

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 Willowdale?

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 Willowdale

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

The nearest airport to Willowdale, 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
YKZ	Buttonville Municipal AirportToronto, Canada	7 mi / 11 km	23 min	Regional
YTZ	Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre AirportToronto, Canada	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
YYZ	Lester B. Pearson International AirportToronto, Canada	13 mi / 21 km	44 min	International
YOO	Oshawa AirportOshawa, Canada	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
YDT	Burlington ExecutiveBurlington, Canada	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
YCM	Niagara District AirportSt Catharines, Canada	42 mi / 67 km	1 hr 15 min	Regional
YHM	John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportHamilton, Canada	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 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) (13 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 Willowdale. 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 Willowdale is Downsview Airport (YZD), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.