Airports Near CN Tower
CN Tower — Toronto, Canada. The closest airports, distances, and the best gateway to fly into.
The closest airport to CN Tower is Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ), about 1 mi (2 km) away. For most international visitors the main gateway is Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), roughly 12 mi (20 km) out — about a 42 min transfer.
Nearest airports to CN Tower
| Airport | Distance | By road |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) | 1 mi | 4 min |
| Downsview Airport (YZD) | 8 mi | 27 min |
| Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ)Intl | 12 mi | 42 min |
| Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) | 15 mi | 29 min |
| Burlington Executive (YDT) | 27 mi | 53 min |
| Oshawa Airport (YOO) | 31 mi | 56 min |
Straight-line distance and an estimated road transfer time. Airports marked “Intl” are major international gateways with the widest choice of flights.
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Getting to CN Tower
CN Tower sits in Toronto, Canada. The very nearest airstrip is Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport, but most travellers arriving from overseas route through Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which has far more international connections. From there it is roughly a 42 min transfer to the attraction.
Which airport should you fly into?
If you are flying internationally, the major gateway is almost always the better choice — more routes, more competition on fares, and easier onward transport. A smaller airport closer to CN Tower can save transfer time, but usually only makes sense if you are already in the region or connecting on a domestic flight. Compare the journey time in the table above against the fare difference before deciding.
From the airport to CN Tower
The simplest option after a long flight is a pre-booked private transfer that meets you at arrivals. Taxis and ride-hailing apps work well over shorter distances, and many gateways have train or bus links into the city. Build the transfer time into your plans — especially if you have a timed entry ticket for CN Tower.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ), about 1 mi (2 km) from CN Tower. The nearest major international gateway is Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 12 mi (20 km) away.