Airplane

There are currently no scheduled flights operating out of the Kingston airport. There are, however, multiple airports within a reasonable distance that are easily accessible through public or private transportation:

• Toronto-Pearson (YYZ)
  • As the busiest airport in Canada, there are a plethora of flights to various destinations across the world, operated by multiple airlines. Depending on traffic, the drive from Kingston will take between 2.5-3.5 hours. There is also a Megabus departing from Queen’s (in front of Goodes Hall) which goes directly to the airport. The airport can also be accessed from Toronto’s Union Station via the UP Express train.
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
  • Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, this airport is served by Air Canada Express and Porter Airlines. There is a free shuttle from Toronto’s Union Station to the airport. The typical driving time from Kingston is 2.5-3.5 hours, depending on traffic.
• Ottawa (YOW)
  • There are direct flights to various destinations across Canada, the USA, the Caribbean, and Europe. From the bus or train station, the airport can be accessed via the O-Train Line 4 or OC Transpo bus route #97. Otherwise, the drive from Kingston is approximately 2 hours.
• Montreal-Trudeau (YUL)
  • Various airlines connect Montreal to destinations worldwide. If arriving in downtown Montreal, the airport can be accessed by STM bus route #747. There is also a shuttle bus from Via Rail’s Dorval Station included in the price of your train ticket. Driving from Kingston will take between 2.5-3.5 hours.

Depending on your destination, you may want to consider looking at nearby airports in the USA. Although public transportation is limited, they are easily accessible by driving: