Flights from Toronto to Ottawa starting from CAD152*

Centretown

Discover and dine in the heart of the city

When you fly from Toronto to Ottawa from Pearson or Billy Bishop, a visit to Centretown is where you'll find a variety of young professionals and university students, congregating at the same local bars. The neighbourhood is just a stone's throw away from some of Ottawa's most iconic sights, including Parliament Hill and City Hall.

From Italian to bakeries to sweet treats, a mix of restaurants along Elgin Street and Bank Street have your food needs covered. After you've satisfied your sweet tooth, not too far off is the Canadian Museum of Nature. Here you'll learn about the various species that call this country home and much more.

Confederation Park is the perfect place to sit back and relax on a nice day. Opening in 1967 as part of Canada's centennial celebrations, this urban oasis is now one of the capital's main parks for public events and hosts the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Canada Day celebrations, and Winterlude.

After flying from Toronto to Ottawa from Pearson or Billy Bishop airports, you'll likely be ready to get familiarized with your surroundings. Centretown is pedestrian-friendly and has a significant network of bike lanes, so you can take to the neighbourhood on two wheels or two feet to explore the eclectic area.

Book a flight from Toronto to Ottawa from Pearson or Billy Bishop and get to the centre of the action in Centretown.

The Glebe

The capital's grand urbanity

Filled with charm and eccentricity, the Glebe is one of Ottawa's most recognized neighbourhoods – it's a must-visit when flying from Toronto to Ottawa from Pearson or Billy Bishop. You're sure to feel right at home with the Glebe's strong sense of community and slight removal from the hustle and bustle of downtown Ottawa.

From fine restaurants and shops to festivals and events hosted throughout the year, the Glebe is a neighbourhood that boasts fun in all forms. With lots of quirky, specialty shops with beautiful storefronts and lush parks, there is so much to see and do in the Glebe.

Take in a little history with your movie when you head over to the Mayfair Theatre on Bank Street, the capital's oldest active movie theatre. Walk over to the seasonal Ottawa Farmers' Market just a few blocks away at Lansdowne Park, where you can find plenty of locally-grown produce to pick up.

The Glebe is also home to the TD Place stadium, where you can catch sports, special events and concerts throughout the year.

Walking along Bank Street, the Glebe's main thoroughfare, serves up an array of excellent dining options that cater to many tastes and budgets. Ottawa's cultural diversity is reflected in its wide variety of cuisine offerings from across the globe. Enjoy authentic dishes from Ethiopia, Mexico, Italy, and much more. Although it's a short flight from Toronto to Ottawa from Pearson or Billy Bishop airports, it will taste as though you've travelled around the world when you dine in the Glebe.

Book flights from Toronto to Ottawa from Pearson or Billy Bishop and discover some of the capital's hidden gems.

How to get to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

Porter's check-in desk is located on the second floor, in the departures area.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 km / 2 mi from downtown Toronto.

Transportation to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

There are a few ways to get to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to catch your YTZ to YOW flight.

Taxis and car services are available to take you from downtown to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).

Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.

Ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.

The shuttle pick-up and drop-off location downtown is by the west entrance of the Royal York Hotel on York Street.

The shuttle bus offers comfortable and complimentary service between downtown and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, approximately every 15 minutes. Times may vary due to traffic and road conditions.

You can choose to take the pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport or the 90-second ferry ride that runs every 15 minutes across Toronto's inner harbour.

All roads and rails lead to Porter. Located at the base of Bathurst Street, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is easily accessible by streetcar (the 511 streetcar via Bathurst subway station and the 509 streetcar via Union Station). There is a free shuttle bus service from the Royal York Hotel (right across from Union Station) to get you to Porter as well. When landing in Toronto, you can also take the public transit to Union Station.

The UP Express Train connects you between Union Station, Bloor Station, Weston Station and Pearson Airport. For ticket fares and schedules, visit upexpress.com.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) parking

Offsite parking is available at the Queens Quay West location in a bright, clean, eight-story parking facility with 1,100 parking spaces available to passengers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The facility is monitored by a security team, and is equipped with video surveillance to provide a safe environment for the guests. A free shuttle runs to and from the airport.

How to get to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Porter's check-in desk is located on the departures level.

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is about 28 km / 17 mi from downtown Toronto.

Transportation to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Taxis and ridesharing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.

By train
UP Express runs from Union Station in downtown Toronto to Pearson Airport. Trains run every 15-30 minutes, seven days a week. Visit upexpress.com for details about fares and schedules.

By bus
You can board the 900 Airport Express TTC bus at Kipling Station to Pearson Airport. Visit ttc.ca for more information about fares and schedules.

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) parking

There are several parking options at and nearby Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Long-term, short-term, and valet parking are available on-site. Parking can be booked online ahead of time on the Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) website.

Landing in Ottawa

There are many options for transportation to downtown Ottawa from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 10 km / 6 mi from downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to downtown

Taxis and ridesharing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft offer services that take you from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to downtown Ottawa.

By bus
The OC Transpo Bus Route 97 at the airport takes you to downtown Ottawa. Visit octranspo.com for information on fares and schedules.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) parking

There are two main parking options at Ottawa Airport with convenient access to all terminals.

The Parkade is close to the terminal and offers BIZ Park on Level 3, which includes a dedicated parking area with guaranteed space and easy in-and-out access.

Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.

Flights may be operated by Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd or Porter Airlines Inc.