Can you take an Uber to Billy Bishop Airport?

Looking for an alternative to the traditional Billy Bishop Airport shuttle or taxi? Whether you're going from YTZ to downtown Toronto or from North York to YTZ, get where you're going with the Uber app you already know. Request a ride to and from YTZ at the tap of a button.



Yes, you can take an Uber to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), but there are specific 2026 logistics to keep in mind. Uber is a standard drop-off option at the airport terminal; however, you cannot request a "taxi" through the Uber app for this location—you must select a standard Uber ride like UberX, UberXL, or Premier. For pickups, you must head to the designated ride-share zone outside the terminal. It is important to note that Uber does not offer the "flat rate" pricing that many traditional Toronto taxis use for downtown trips; instead, you will pay upfront dynamic pricing. In 2026, many travelers use the "Uber Reserve" feature to schedule their airport drop-off up to 90 days in advance, ensuring a locked-in price and avoiding potential surge charges during busy morning flight windows.

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Airport surcharges are included in the price riders see when they request a ride to or from an airport. Where applicable, airport surcharges are charged to the rider and paid to the airport by Uber.

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The ferry ride to and from Billy Bishop Airport is one of the shortest in the world at just 121 metres. The 90-second trip will have you where you need to be in no time and if you're standing on the pedestrian deck you can enjoy a unique view of downtown Toronto.

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Of the 40 busiest U.S. airports, 10 don't allow pickups unless drivers have a chauffeur's license or livery plates, including Atlanta, Orlando, Detroit, Boston and Philadelphia. Seattle, Minneapolis and New Orleans started allowing legal ride-sharing pickups only this year.

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Ubers are available round the clock.

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The 90-second trip will have you where you need to be in no time and if you're standing on the pedestrian deck you can enjoy a unique view of downtown Toronto. The ferry departs from the foot of Bathurst Street (view map). The ferry is free for pedestrians and $15 for vehicles (return trip).

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You should call an Uber driver when you are ready to go, fully packed, and able to be outside on the sidewalk to meet the driver when he arrives. Uber continues to flood the market with more and more drivers, so the time you will wait for the car to arrive will be minimal. No need to call in advance in urban areas.

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There's no need to tell your driver where to go or how to get there. Additional stops are automatically added to your route—which makes for an easy, enjoyable ride.

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The average wait time fee for Uber passengers is less than 60 cents, the company said. The fee begins after five minutes for Uber Black and SUV.

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Yes, you can. Just make sure your friend is ready to go and you aren't going to be making your driver hang around outside not getting paid.

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Uber fares are at their highest when there is a high demand for Uber or when the demand outweighs the supply causing a surge in the prices. Generally, the most expensive times to ride an Uber are on weekdays before 9:00 am, between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and after 6:00 pm on Fridays only.

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The same as any other hour. Uber rates do not depend on time. Only surge prices (high demand) can increase the price of a ride. Why is Uber so expensive?

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Request a ride up to 90 days in advance at any time of the day. Make sure to book a Reserve trip more than two hours prior to your departure to access the full benefits of the trip. To book a Reserve trip, go to the Uber app on your mobile device and: Select Reserve on the home page in the app.

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