Canada's two largest business centers are a short hop apart, and private flights here are mostly day trips for meetings, board sessions and deal work. A light jet or turboprop is all you need. Billy Bishop downtown does not accept jets, so jet departures in Toronto are from Pearson. Because it is a domestic flight within Canada, there is no customs at either end, which keeps time on the ground short.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International | YYZ / CYYZ | departure · 507 km to YUL | Toronto's main jet airport in Mississauga; mixed traffic with private terminals. Downtown Billy Bishop City Airport does not accept jets, only turboprops. |
| Montreal-Trudeau International | YUL / CYUL | arrival | Montreal's main airport in Dorval, west of downtown; mixed traffic with private terminals, the usual jet airport for the city. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 507 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 1 h 00 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 55 min |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 50 min |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 7.2 times this route.
See the aircraft ›9-12 passengers, 7,408 km of published range: 14.6 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 27.4 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Morning departures and early-evening returns are the most requested. | Book both legs together. |
| Winter | Snow and de-icing can add time on the ground at both ends. | Leave slack before important meetings. |
Your dates and group size for Montreal.