Popular Airport | Turin Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4077 Miles |
Transportation to Airport from Toronto 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 Turin City Center from Airport
Turin Airport
Turin Airport is one of the most popular airports in Europe, as well as in Italy, which has been developing since its establishment in 1953. It hosts more than 5 million passengers per year. Turin Airport is located 16 kilometers north-west of Turin city center. A large number of passengers landing at Turin Airport prefer train, bus or metro, which are much cheaper and faster compared to taxis, to reach the city center.
The city has a transportation network that is not complex and can reach every point within the city. The fares are very reasonable for the passengers. To get to Turin city center from Turin Airport, you can choose to take a train or a bus, rent a car or take a taxi.
When you reach the city center, you might see many people, both young and elders, with small suitcases using trains for their weekend vacations. Trains are widely used throughout Italy thanks to fast and convenient transportation network. From Turin Airport you can easily get to the city by train. Otherwise, if you want to drive, you can start your journey with your car by choosing one of the car rental companies located at the airport.
Train
There is a railway network between Turin Airport and the city center. You can arrive in Turin city center in about 19 minutes by train from the airport station, which is only a few meters away from the airport terminal. The name of the station you will arrive is GTT Dora Train Station. The trains are extremely luxurious, modern and comfortable. The fare for the train from the airport to Turin city center is only 3 Euros.
Train tickets are sold at the ticket office in the arrival hall. Turin has a metropolitan railway system with 8 lines and 93 stations. A large part of this system consists of underground railway that runs both within and outside the city. The Turin-Ceres railway network is the first stop between Turin and the airport. From Turin Airport you can reach the city center by train in a convenient and inexpensive way. Expanding its transportation networks after the winter Olympics, Turin continues to carry out various projects to bring transportation to the next level. The project to connect Turin-Ceres railway to the Torino-Milan railway will start in the near future.
Bus
Turin passengers are used to reach the city center from the airport with the buses, as much as the train. SADEM bus services are available between Turin Airport and Turin city center. Bus stops are naturally busier than trains. There are many stops such as Porta Nuova train station, Porta Susa train station (via Stradella bus number 242/245), Borgaro and Caselle city center. One way fare is € 6.50; it is € 5 with Torino + Piedmont Card. The journey lasts an average of 45-50 minutes. You must buy your ticket before you board the bus.
If you would like to get information about SADEM Bus Service between Turin airport and city center, you can visit the website or call +39 011.3000611. Porta Nuova and Porta Susa FS train stations are connected to each other. By bus transfer you can reach Sestriere, Sauze d'Oulx, Cesana, Sansicario, Claviere, Bardonecchia, Pragelato, Pinerolo, Limone Piemonte and French ski resorts (Montgenevre, Briancon / Serre Chevalier). There is a ticket office (Ricevitoria) and automatic ticket machines at the arrival terminal of Turin Airport. You can get your tickets from one of these points before boarding the bus.
Taxi
You can choose to take a taxi for your journey from Torino Airport to the city center. Taxis are located to the left of the exit of the airport arrival terminal. In order to get to the city center from Turin Airport, you will be charged 30-50 Euros approximately. The duration of your trip may vary depending on traffic, but it usually takes about 30-35 minutes. The taxi fares are high; in fact, there is no need to take a taxi. You can easily find a taxi at the airport, but you cannot see the taxis in the city separately. All of them can be reached via a single and common phone number: +39.011.5737 / 5730.
Car Rental
If you do not want to use any public transport during your stay in Italy and would like to travel with your own car, it is a good idea to go to one of the car rental companies in the terminal when you arrive at Turin Airport. Make sure that you rent a car with navigation. It's a place you do not know, so you're more likely to get lost.
You do not have to worry about driving in Turin because there is not heavy traffic and the roads are not complicated. By car you rent from Turin Airport you arrive in Turin city center in 20-25 minutes on average.
