Toronto Airport Taxi – Pearson & Billy Bishop
An airport taxi in Toronto takes you from your door to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Billy Bishop (YTZ) airport. With Toronto Taxi App you order by app or WhatsApp, see the estimated fare at the City meter rates first and pay the driver directly. This guide also explains how taxis work when you land.
Toronto airport taxi fares
Estimated fares per vehicle to and from Toronto's airports, at the City of Toronto meter rates.
Live estimates per vehicle from the Toronto Taxi App fare engine; traffic and waiting time can change the final fare. Taxis from the Pearson stands charge the airport's flat rates.
Toronto has two passenger airports. Toronto Pearson (YYZ) lies in Mississauga, about 27 km north-west of downtown, with Terminals 1 and 3. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) sits on the Toronto Islands, about 3 km from the downtown core. Taxi rules differ by airport and by direction, so it helps to know them before you travel.
Pearson Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is Pearson's largest terminal and the home of Air Canada and most of its Star Alliance partners. The UP Express train to Union Station leaves from here, and the airport taxi stand is on the Arrivals level at Door D, with limousines at Door C.
- • Airlines: Air Canada and most Star Alliance airlines
- • Taxi stand: Arrivals level, Door D (limousines at Door C)
- • To downtown: About 27 km – usually 25 to 45 minutes by car
Pearson Terminal 3
Terminal 3 serves WestJet and many international airlines. Taxis and limousines wait on the Arrivals level – follow the Taxi signs. The free Terminal Link train connects Terminal 3 with Terminal 1.
- • Terminal Link: Free train between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3
- • Airlines: WestJet and many international airlines
- • Important: Check your terminal on your boarding pass before you travel
Step by Step: Getting a Taxi at Pearson
Leave the Arrivals Hall
After baggage claim, head for the Arrivals level exits. Ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal – airport taxis wait at the curb, not inside the building.
Find the Taxi Stand
At Terminal 1 the taxi stand is at Door D; at Terminal 3, follow the Taxi signs on the Arrivals level. Airport taxis carry a GTAA plate and window decal.
Know the Flat Rate
Pearson taxis charge a flat rate for your destination zone, taxes included. A $15 surcharge can apply for four or more checked bags, an oversize item or five or more passengers – the driver must tell you before loading.
Pre-Arranged Pickup
A pre-arranged pickup by a City of Toronto taxi meets you at Door A, where the pre-arranged services desk is. These rides need a GTAA trip permit and follow GTAA prices.
Going to the Airport with Toronto Taxi App
From anywhere in Toronto to Pearson or Billy Bishop, Toronto Taxi App sends your request to licensed drivers nearby. You see the estimated fare before you ride and pay the driver directly, in cash or by card where the driver accepts it.
Riding to the Airport?
Book your ride to Pearson or Billy Bishop now and see the estimated fare before you go.
View All DestinationsWho Can Pick You Up at Pearson
The taxis at the Pearson stands are licensed by the airport authority (GTAA) and charge flat rates by destination zone. A City of Toronto taxi may pick you up at Pearson only as a pre-arranged ride with a GTAA trip permit and at GTAA prices; pre-arranged pickups meet at Door A of Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, where the pre-arranged services desk is. Rides from the city to Pearson follow the City of Toronto rules.
Fares at Toronto's Airports
Airport Taxi from Pearson
- • Flat rate by destination zone, taxes included
- • No surge pricing
- • $15 surcharge for 4+ checked bags, oversize items or 5+ passengers
- • Major credit cards accepted
Toronto Taxi App
- • Rides to Pearson and Billy Bishop at the City meter rates
- • Book in the app or on WhatsApp
- • Estimated fare before you ride
- • Follow your driver live in the app
Toronto Airport Taxi FAQ
How long does a taxi take from downtown Toronto to Pearson Airport?
Pearson is about 27 km from downtown Toronto. A taxi usually takes 25 to 45 minutes, and longer at rush hour on the Gardiner Expressway and Highway 427.
How do I get from Billy Bishop Airport to downtown?
Billy Bishop is on the Toronto Islands, about 3 km from the downtown core. Walk the pedestrian tunnel (about 6 minutes) or take the 90-second ferry to the mainland pavilion. Taxis wait in the taxi area to the right of the pavilion, and a free airport shuttle runs to 44 York Street, across from Union Station.
Is there a train from Pearson Airport to downtown?
Yes. The UP Express runs from Terminal 1 to Union Station in about 28 minutes; an adult one-way fare is $12.35, or $9.25 with PRESTO. For door-to-door trips with luggage, a taxi is usually more comfortable.
How much is a taxi from downtown Toronto to Pearson?
The ride follows the City meter rates. If you hail a Toronto taxi or take one from a stand, you pay the lower of the meter and the City's airport flat fare – $53 from the downtown zone. With Toronto Taxi App you see the estimated metered fare for your exact route before you order.
Can I use Uber or Lyft at Pearson?
Yes. Ride-hailing apps have their own pickup areas at both terminals – follow the Rideshare signs. Their prices are set by the companies and can rise with demand, while Toronto taxis charge rates set by the City.