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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yekaterinburg, which is the most crowded city of Russia in terms of population density, is also the fourth largest city after Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. Yekaterinburg, which has a population of 1.5 million, is located 1677 km east of Moscow and in the middle of the Ural Mountains which is on the border of Europe and Asia. Being one of the most developed commercial regions of Russia, the city is an indispensable destination for tourists with its ethnic and cultural origin. While the city's transportation network is very wide and developed, there is a great diversity of public transportation vehicles.
In general, the means of public transportation are bus, trolleybus, metro, tramway, train, marshrutka and taxi. Apart from these, the number of visitors benefitting from the car rental services is also high. You can get information from the Yekaterinburg tourism office in the city center about the map of the city transportation network. There are two big bus stations and a train station in the city. These three stations are open from 06:00 am to 12:00 at midnight. Just like in the other cities in Russia, which is famous for being a cold country, also in Yekaterinburg, public transportation services never stop even at -35 degrees. Because the public transportation network is highly developed.
There is a single and common ticket system for tramway, metro, bus and trolleybus that meet the majority of the city's public transportation needs. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machines or from the bus, metro or train stations, which you can see almost everywhere in the city. The price of these tickets is 24 rubles for single use and 350 rubles for 3 days.
Thanks to the city buses it is very easy to travel to any part of Yekaterinburg without any transfer. Apart from the buses, there are also 19 different trolleybus routes. Including their operating hours and ticketing systems, buses and trolleybuses are connected to a single and common system. All buses and trolleybuses operate from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm. There is city bus route 1 running regularly between Koltsovo Airport and Yekaterinburg train station. It is possible to reach the train station, i.e. the city center, with this bus route 1 in about 40-50 minutes. Because the train station is very close to the city center. Apart from these buses which run every 15 minutes, it is possible to go to the city center comfortably by using the bus route 168, which operates every 30 minutes. One way ticket price is only 24 rubles.
There are two main bus stations in Yekaterinburg and these stations are called as the north and south. At these bus stations there are ATM, a few markets and stores, eating and drinking places. In addition, there is also a smaller bus station compared to the north and south stations. This station is located just near the airport.
The north bus station (+7 343 379 09 09) located on Vokzalnaya street is just near the Yekaterinburg train station and is about 2.5 kilometers of the city center. The south bus station (+7 343 257 12 60) is located on Marta street.
Yekaterinburg train station is about 2.5 km north of the city center. It is very easy to reach Yekaterinburg by train. At the same time, from this station there are regular daily trains to other important and major cities of Russia. It is very comfortable to reach the important cities like St. Petersburg and Moscow with the trains departing from Yekaterinburg train station by paying 30-150 euros. If you arrive at the train station from Koltsovo Airport in some way, it is very practical to reach the city directly by using trolleybus from this station.
There are two-way express trains that provide continuous transportation service between Koltsovo Airport and Yekaterinburg train station. The stops are; Koltsovo Airport, Koltsovo, Kompresorniy, Lechebniy, Chapaevskaya, Putevka, Shartosh, Pervemayskaya and Ekaterinburg-Passazhirskiy. By taking one of the express train routes 6040 and 6038, it is very budget-friendly and practical to travel from the airport to Yekaterinburg city center. The ticket price of this express train that you will take from the airport will vary from 22 to 50 rubles depending on the season. You can get your ticket from the person in charge in the train and arrive at the train station, which is 2.5 km of the city center, on in about 40 minutes.
The metro line called Line 1, which offers service between the central and industrial districts of Yekaterinburg, is actually the only metro line the city has. The Yekaterinburg metro is one of the most popular public transportation vehicles in the city. It is both fast and affordable. It is one of the transportation vehicles commonly preferred by the tourists visiting the city. There are 9 metro stations providing transportation service under Line 1. This line joins the north and south ends of the city. Ticket price for single use is 24 rubles. There are trains every 6 minutes, especially during the heavy traffic hours. ATMs and ticket machines are available at almost every metro stop.
The most practical metro stops; Uralskaya (next to the northern bus station, 200 meters west of Yekaterinburg train station), Geologicheskaya (south of the city center, junction point between 8 Marta Ulitsa and Kuibysheva Ulitsa), and lastly Ploschad 1905 Goda metro stop (just in the middle of the city center, Ulitsa entrance).
There are totally 30 different tramway routes serving in the city. Travelling to almost every part of the city by tramway is an easy and economical option. All tramway routes operate from 06:00 am to 11:00 pm. It is possible to buy tramway tickets from automatic ticket vending machines found at stations or stops. It is a great convenience that you can also use the ticket you buy for travelling by bus, trolleybus and metro.
The fare you need to pay for travelling by tramway is 24 rubles. However, it can be more economical to use public transportation tickets that are valid for 3 days and 350 rubles. Tramway routes 21, 27 and 32 go to the city center from Hotel Sverdlovsk (on the square just across the train station), the most famous hotel in the city. Tramway route 3 provides transportation between the train station and Lenin Avenue, one of Yekaterinburg's busiest streets.
Taxi is one of the most convenient and budget-friendly means of transportation in the city which has a heavy traffic. The average taxi fares are 25 rubles per kilometer and the running fare is 160 rubles. Of course, make sure the taxi driver turns on the taximeter and try to bargain about the price. It is possible to get to the city center comfortably and quickly in 25-30 minutes by taking one of the taxis waiting outside the arrivals terminal of Koltsovo Airport. The fare you need to pay for this travel is about 500 rubles.
Just like taxis, yellow-colored minivan vehicles are waiting for passengers at the exit of the airport. They operate between 07:00 am and 10:00 pm. These vehicles go directly to the city center after picking up the passengers. They have the capacity of 7-14 passengers and the fare is only 18 rubles. Koltsovo Airport has an agreement with the official taxi company Taxi Avangard; so, you can call this company and make a reservation before your arrival. You can get in contact with the company by calling +7 343 222 0 222.
There are more than one rental companies at Koltsovo Airport. You can comfortably arrive at the city center in about 20-30 minutes with the car you have chosen according to your needs and passenger number. Some of the car rental companies at the airport; Avis (+7 922 031 31 31), Europcar (+7 903 080 76 76), Naprokat (+7 911 738 85 12). Since the main offices of these companies are located in Yekaterinburg city center, it is possible to prevent possible loss of time by leaving your car at the airport before leaving the city. If you make your reservation in advance, it will be of great advantage for you to receive your car immediately after your arrival to Koltsovo Airport. If we assume that there is no traffic, it takes about 30-40 minutes to travel across the city. It is quite easy to get to the city center from Koltsovo Airport, which is directly linked to Yekaterinburg highway. You do not even need a navigation device, you just need to follow the signs to the city center.
Last Updated: 20 Aug 2017When you search for Toronto-Yekaterinburg flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Toronto-Yekaterinburg flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Toronto-Yekaterinburg 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 Koltsovo Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Toronto-Yekaterinburg is 8234 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Toronto-Yekaterinburg flights is Wednesday.