Quick answer: A private Billy Bishop (YTZ) transfer gets you from Toronto's downtown island airport to your hotel or office with a reserved chauffeur and a fixed quote. Timing matters more than at Pearson because of the ferry or pedestrian tunnel — share your flight so we stage the car correctly.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is close to downtown — and that's exactly why logistics matter. The island, ferry, and tunnel add steps that a standard street-hail doesn't plan for. A private airport transfer from RAO builds those steps into the pickup window.
Why YTZ feels different from Pearson
Pearson (YYZ) is a large landside operation with terminals, garages, and cell lots. Billy Bishop is compact but island-based: after you land, you still move between the island and the mainland. Your chauffeur should be staged for the moment you're actually ready curbside — not for the scheduled touchdown alone.
What we need from you
- Flight number and date
- Passenger and luggage count
- Drop-off address (hotel, office, home, or venue)
- Any tight meeting or check-in time after landing
Common Billy Bishop drop-offs
Downtown hotels, the Financial District, Yorkville, Harbourfront, and entertainment-district venues are the most common. We also run YTZ to Mississauga, Oakville, and north-GTA cities when travellers connect onward.
YTZ vs Pearson: which airport transfer to book
Book Billy Bishop when your airline uses YTZ and you're staying downtown. Book Pearson for most international and high-volume domestic arrivals. Either way, RAO quotes a fixed price before you confirm — see the airport transfer service page.
Request a quotewith your flight details and we'll confirm vehicle and timing.
Frequently asked
Do you pick up at Billy Bishop itself or on the mainland?
We coordinate the pickup around your arrival and the ferry/tunnel logistics so you're not stranded with luggage. Confirm your preference when you book.
Is Billy Bishop faster to downtown than Pearson?
Usually yes for downtown hotels and the core — YTZ sits on the waterfront. Exact time depends on ferry/tunnel and traffic on Lakeshore or the Gardiner.
Can I book a Billy Bishop transfer on the same day?
Often yes via 24/7 dispatch. For a guaranteed vehicle class, book ahead — especially for black SUVs.
Do you also cover Pearson if my itinerary changes?
Yes. RAO runs both YYZ and YTZ. See our Airport Transfer page for either airport.