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Transportation to Toronto Airport from the City Center
Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto. The airport is a small international airport that doesn’t handle as many passengers as Toronto Pearson International Airport, nor is it as large, yet it is an important airport for the country. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is used for general aviation and regional services operated by turboprop planes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in very close proximity to downtown Toronto, therefore accessing the airport from the city center is quite easy.
Pedestrian
A very interesting aspect of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is that it is accessible on foot, by a pedestrian tunnel that connects the mainland to the airport. The pedestrian tunnel opened in 2015 and provides direct access to the airport’s check-in area. The tunnel is accessible from the mainland pavilion, east of the airport’s ferry terminal. The total time to walk the distance from the mainland to the airport using the tunnel takes about 6 minutes.
Ferry
The airport is also accessible by ferry. Since the distance between the mainland and the airport is so close these ferries operate on the world’s shortest ferry route. The ferry departs from Bathurst Street ( the Bathurst Station is also located close by) and runs every 15 minutes. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles.
Car
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is also accessible by car using the ferry. Visitors can rent a car in the city center and drive to the airport. Rental car companies are located on the mainland and on the island so to find out the drop off location contact the rental car company you used in advance. The airport also features short-term or long-term parking options for those who want to drive their own car.
Tram
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is also accessible by tram. The tram from the city center provides transportation close to the airport’s ferry terminal, a short walk away. You can take tram lines 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.
Airport Information
Located on the Toronto Islands, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is also known as Toronto Island Airport. It is a small airport operating general aviation and regional flights for airlines that use turboprop planes. The airport is in very close proximity to the city center, making it very easily accessible. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport features a unique way to get to and from the airport, a pedestrian tunnel that was opened in 2015. The airport is equipped with basic services to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post- flight needs such as free Wi-Fi, a lost and found, free baggage carts, currency exchange services, lounges, restaurants, cafes, bars and duty free stores.
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, also known as Hamilton International is located in Mount Hope 64 km from downtown Toronto. Hamilton Airport is considered an alternative airport that acts as a reliever for Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airport is accessible using GO Transit buses that depart from Union Station. Renting a car is another viable option to get from downtown Toronto to Hamilton International. Due to the airport’s distance from the city center, taking a taxi would not be the best transportation alternative.
Airport Information
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is located in Mount Hope, about 60 km from downtown Toronto. While there are public transportation alternatives available between Hamilton International and downtown Toronto, it is an important airport more so for the greater Hamilton area. Hamilton International features a variety of passenger services to ensure their pre-flight and post-flight needs are met. Basic services offered at Hamilton International include free Wi-Fi, free baggage carts, a lost and found, car rental services, and ATMs. The airport also contains duty free shops where you can find reasonably priced items as well as restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink, such as Tim Hortons and J&A’s Bar. There is also a museum located right next to the terminal building. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum offers free admission to passengers with a same day boarding pass.
Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is actually located outside of the Toronto city limits. The airport is located 22.5 km from downtown Toronto. This international airport is located in Mississauga with a portion of it extending into the Etobicoke district. Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. The airport is directly accessible by train, shuttles, taxis, and rental cars.
Train
Taking the train from downtown Toronto to Toronto Pearson International Airport is a very convenient transportation alternative. There is a train line that runs directly from Union Station to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The train from downtown to the airport takes about 25 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. However, this train line to the airport is more expensive than other public transportation alternatives. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) stops at the Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 Station.
Bus
GO Transit is a bus service that provides transportation from North York, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga to Toronto Pearson International Airport. GO bus routes run hourly every day of the week and every 30 minutes during rush hour on weekdays. The GO bus terminals and routes you can take to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport vary depending on your location. For more detailed information please visit GO Transit’s website.
The 192 Airport Rocket, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also provides direct access to Toronto Pearson International Airport at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This express service provides transportation between Kipling Station (Bloor-Danforth Subway Line) and Toronto Pearson International Airport. This bus operates every day of the week and runs every 10 minutes. This express service takes about 25 minutes to get to the airport. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also operates other bus routes that provide direct access from various stations to Toronto Pearson International Airport but make other stops along the way. These buses take between 55 minutes to over an hour. For more detailed information on bus routes and stations please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Metro
The fastest and most practical means of public transportation in the city is the metro. The metro provides access to central locations in the city. The metro runs every 2-5 minutes and contains 4 separate lines. The first stop on the Bloor-Danforth line, heading west, is the Kipling Station. The 192 Airport Rocket bus route, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), departs from Kipling Station. Kipling Station is easily accessible from any metro station in the city.
Trains on Metro Line 1 (the yellow line), the Yonge-University Line run a U-shaped route. The north-south line operates between Yonge Street, Finch Avenue East, Union Station, Allen Road, and Sheppard Avenue West. From the Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations travelers can transfer to the Sheppard-Yonge Station on Metro Line 2.
Trains on Metro Line 2 (the green line), the Bloor-Danforth Line travel between Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue in the east-west direction. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations and to Metro Line 3 from the Kennedy station.
Metro Line 3 (the blue line), the Scarborough Line travels between Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road stations. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 2 from Kennedy Station.
Metro Line 4 (the purple line) the Sheppard Line travels in the direction of Sheppard Avenue East. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Sheppard-Yonge station.
Tram
The tram is the second most widely used means of public transportation in Toronto, after the metro. The tram provides a practical way to access places that the metro cannot access. The tram also acts as a support system in between metro lines. To access Toronto Pearson International Airport you have to first get to Kipling Metro Station from your location in the city. To get to this station, which is the first stop on Metro Line 2, you can take line 504 or 505 to West Station or Broadview, line 511 to Bathurst Station, line 510 to Spadina Station, or line 506 to Main Street Station and then travel to Kipling Station.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient and comfortable transportation alternative to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport from the city center. Taxis provide a safe and comfortable ride to the airport however they are an expensive method of transportation. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so passengers can pay using cash or credit. Taxis are easily accessible in the city; you could also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport and get around the city during your trip. However, parking in the city can be problematic so keep that in mind if you plan on visiting the city center before heading to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city that you can choose from.
Airport Information
Located 22.5 km from the city center, Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. The airport handled over 41 million passengers in 2015 and operates passenger services out of two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Toronto Pearson International Airport features services and amenities that are aimed at providing passengers with a wonderful travel experience. The airport features basic passenger services such as a lost and found, free Wi-Fi, health services, lounges, restaurants, and stores as well as interesting aspects such as a permanent art collection, changing exhibition spaces, and a prehistoric dinosaur installation.
The airport features various spa services where passengers who have time before or after their flight can relax and get pampered. Passengers can relax and enjoy themselves at :10 Minute Manicure, BeRelax, Jo Malone, or Aveda.
There are various restaurants, cafes, and bars located at the airport that offer a rich range of cuisines. Places where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Caplansky’s Deli, Twist by celebrity chef Roger Mooking, The Hearth by Lynn Crawford, LEE Kitchen by Susur Lee, Boccone Trattoria by Massimo Capra, Camden Food Co., Subway, and A&W.
If you want to go shopping for technological products Boutique iStore and The Source feature products by brands like Apple, Sony, and Blackberry. If you want to go shopping for products such as books, magazines, snacks, or travel accessories then head to Watermark. The airport also contains high-end brands such as Burberry, Gucci, Swarovski, Longchamp, Victoria’s Secret, Omega, Rado and many Duty Free shops.
Transportation to Addis Ababa City Center from Airport
Addis Ababa, which is connected to Kenya, Somalia and Sudan by highways, connected to Djibouti, one of the important trade centers of Africa, by railways and has an international airport, is both a transfer point and an important trade center for the country. In the country where animal husbandry and agriculture are widespread and light industry is developed, the most important product of the city is coffee. The city is also an important education center thanks to the universities and colleges it hosts.
In the city, there are many coffee shops where you can drink and buy coffee. In Addis Ababa, urban transportation is provided with buses, minibuses and taxis. Public transportation isn’t very developed. Ticket prices of these means are affordable. However, bus routes don’t operate at regular intervals and there may sometimes be delays.
Blue - white colored minibuses that you can use as an alternative to buses are faster than buses and carry passengers with more affordable fares. The fare is about 1.5 Birr, which is less than 50 cents, depending on your destination. Minibuses that start operating at early hours in the morning generally offer service until 09:00 pm. You can also get on a taxi for your transportation in the city. It is not always easy to find a taxi here. You can find a taxi more easily in central parts of the city and in front of big hotels.
The vehicles used as taxi are generally old model automobiles. Despite of this, it can be said that taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation in Addis Ababa. However, before getting on a taxi you should agree on the fare and definitely bargain with the driver. If you are thinking of renting a car and having a comfortable means of transportation during your visit, you should be careful about the traffic. You should remember that there are no traffic lights on many roads and roundabouts and this situation negatively affects traffic flow. In addition, you can have trouble in buying gas. There can be long queues at gasoline stations. On the other hand, there is no problem about parking in the city and average parking fee is 0.50 Birr. Although there is a railway system in the city, trains are not a part of urban transportation.
Bole International Airport is located 6 km south of the city center on Bole Road. To get to the city center from the airport you can use minibuses as the means of public transportation or you can also choose to take a taxi. Renting a car is another alternative for your travel to the city center although it is generally not recommended due to traffic problems. If you are going to stay at a hotel, airport shuttle services offered by some hotel are one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.
Minibus
If you are thinking of getting to the city center by using a means of public transportation, you can get on the minibuses departing from Bole Dild minibus stops located in front of the overpass found right across the terminal exit. Minibuses offer service from 06:00 am to 08:00 pm.
The fares are cheaper than taxis and vary according to your destination. The fares are 5 Birr on average. You should remember that tourists may be charged higher amounts. You can learn the amount you need to pay by talking to other passengers before getting on any minibus. You need to pay an additional amount for your baggage.
Hotel Shuttle
In addition to small hotels, accommodation centers of certain chain hotels like Radisson, Hilton and Sheraton are also located in the city center. Some hotels offer airport shuttle service. If you don’t prefer public transportation and don’t want to bargain with taxi drivers about the fare, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle service which will pick you up in front of the baggage claim area and leave you just in front of your hotel. To benefit from this service, you should contact your hotel in advance and agree on the price, make a reservation and give the necessary information such as the number of passengers and baggage.
Taxi
There are two types of taxis that you can get on to reach the city center from the airport. At airport taxi stand, Mercedes taxis of the National Tour Operator (NTO) operate under a company and offer service with more comfortable vehicles. With their predetermined tariffs, they create a more reliable image in terms of the fares and offer private services. You can ask your hotel to call a NTO taxi for you or get in contact with the taxi desk located in the arriving passenger terminal. Tariffs are offered according to your destination. There is no taximeter in these taxis, so it is advised to agree on the fare before getting on. These taxis are approximately 10 times more expensive than blue-white taxis. You can also reach the city center in a short time with a blue-white taxi which you can get on at the exit of the airport. The average fare is between 80 and 100 Birr.
These taxis are managed by individuals. These taxis, which are larger than a standard automobile, operate just like a small bus. They have a standard route, pick up passengers from certain points and drop them off at certain points. There is no taximeter in blue-white taxis and the fares of the stops are predetermined. In addition, you shouldn’t forget that you may need to bargain on the fare.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. Since some roads have no name, there isn’t sufficient number of traffic signs throughout the city and there is no traffic light on many roundabouts, traffic flow isn’t in order. In order to reach the city center with the car you have rented, you should drive northwestward after leaving the airport. The road is about 6 kilometers.
Last Updated: 27 Sep 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For Toronto-Addis Ababa flights, you can use Municipal - Toronto Municipal Airport, Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport, John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport, Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Bole Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Toronto-Addis Ababa is 11476 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 14 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Toronto-Addis Ababa flights is Tuesday.
