Private jet to Toronto

Canada's largest city is also its financial centre: the banks, law firms and the stock exchange around Bay Street, head offices across the Greater Toronto Area, and technology and pharmaceutical companies from Mississauga to Waterloo. Private flights from Europe are mostly business trips of a few days, often combined with Montreal, New York or Chicago, while families come to visit relatives, see Niagara Falls or spend the summer at the lakes north of the city.

Business jets land at Toronto Pearson International Airport, about 20 km north-west of downtown, and never enter the airline terminals: four private terminals with Canadian customs on site handle them around the clock. The island airport next to downtown does not accept jets. From western Europe the crossing takes from 6:23 h (Shannon) to 8:52 h (Rome) non-stop in a heavy or long-range jet, or longer with a fuel stop in a super midsize jet. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators in Europe and North America and show the difference in price and travel time in the quote.

Use the form for the route, dates and number of passengers; a consultant will come back with aircraft, flight times and the price, plus the documents each passenger needs for Canada.

Why a private jet to Canada makes sense

How long is the flight

Non-stop times for a Falcon 900EX, taken from the tables below and including taxi, climb and descent:

• Dublin: 6:41 h, 5,261 km
• London Farnborough: 7:12 h, Lisbon: 7:15 h
• Amsterdam: 7:33 h, Paris Le Bourget: 7:35 h, Madrid: 7:38 h
• Hamburg: 7:50 h, Frankfurt: 7:58 h, Geneva: 8:02 h, Zurich: 8:08 h
• Nice: 8:18 h, Munich: 8:19 h, Milan Linate: 8:20 h
• Vienna: 8:40 h, Rome: 8:52 h
• Keflavík: 5:43 h in a Praetor 600, Larnaca: 11:04 h in a Global 6000

A Challenger 350 cannot cross non-stop from the European hubs, so it makes one stop, usually at Gander in Newfoundland, Keflavík or Shannon, where the turn takes 45-60 minutes. That brings London - Pearson to 9:07 h. The table times assume still air: going west, the jet stream usually slows the aircraft, and on the way back the same wind shortens the flight.

Private jet prices to Toronto

Prices are for the whole aircraft, one way to Pearson, plus handling, de-icing in winter and passenger taxes, and assume an aircraft available near the departure airport. Where the first aircraft in a row stops for fuel, the flight time column includes the stop.

From the European hubs

The Challenger 350 with a stop is the lowest fare, from EUR 60,000 from Dublin and EUR 64,000 from London or Lisbon. For EUR 71,000-91,000 the Falcon 900EX flies the same routes without landing, and only from Larnaca does it need a stop. The Global 6000 costs more, but with up to 17 seats and beds for the night flight it suits larger groups and families.

From other European cities

Keflavík, Shannon, Edinburgh, Manchester and Oslo are close enough for a super midsize Praetor 600 to fly non-stop. From Copenhagen it stops, and from Warsaw and Athens the Falcon 7X is the only non-stop type in the table:

Flights within North America

Montreal, Ottawa, New York, Boston and Chicago are 1-1.5 hours away in a light jet. The table shows flights into Pearson; the opposite direction is priced the same way:

Vancouver, 3,346 km away, is beyond the range of a Citation CJ3, so that row starts with the Citation Latitude.

From the Middle East

From Dubai only the Global 7500 flies non-stop, in 12:50 h; from Tel Aviv the Falcon 7X and Global 7500 both do. The price follows flight time, plus a fixed share for positioning the aircraft and crew. Passenger taxes depend on the departure country: a French tax per jet passenger that rises with distance, about EUR 2,100 to Canada compared with about EUR 420 within Europe; EUR 200 per passenger on flights from or to Italy, since every route here is over 1,500 km; and EUR 12 per passenger from Austria. The UK applies the higher Air Passenger Duty rate to jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, such as the Falcon 900EX and Global 6000, and the standard rate to lighter jets such as the Challenger 350. Germany, Norway and the Netherlands (aircraft of 5.7 t or more) tax departing passengers, Sweden does not. Canadian airport charges and North Atlantic navigation fees are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

What a trip really costs

Price per person

A charter is priced for the whole aircraft, so the cost per seat falls as the group grows. Taxes are added per head:

Online calculator

The calculator gives an estimate for your route and date and sends it to your e-mail.

Pearson and the airports around the city

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, CYYZ) is the largest airport in Canada. It lies almost entirely in Mississauga, about 20 km north-west of City Hall, and has five runways of 2,700-3,389 m, so no business jet is limited by runway length. Business aviation uses four private terminals away from the airline buildings: Skyservice has two bases, Midfield with a VIP terminal and the South base, and Execaire and Signature run the other two. All four are open around the clock, with Canadian customs and immigration on site.

Pearson is a busy airline airport, so business flights book their arrival and departure times in advance. Between 00:30 and 06:29 the number of movements is limited by an annual quota, and a noise abatement window runs from 23:00 to 06:00, so we plan landings in the daytime or evening. Before departure for Canada, the crew reports the flight, the passengers and their documents to the Canada Border Services Agency, and passengers stay with the aircraft until an officer has cleared them.

Hamilton, Waterloo, Oshawa and the island airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on the islands beside downtown looks convenient but is closed to jets: the agreement that governs it bans them except for medical flights, and its runway is 1,215 m. It suits quiet turboprops only. The alternatives for a jet, with straight-line distances from Pearson:

On the way out, Gander in Newfoundland is the usual fuel stop for a super midsize jet: two runways of about 3,100 and 2,700 m, Canadian customs around the clock and a turn of about an hour.

Choosing the aircraft

In winter, coats, boots and ski bags fill a hold quickly: the Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 carry about 3.0-3.3 m³, the Falcon 900EX 3.6 m³ and the Global 6000 5.5 m³. For the legs within Canada and to the United States, light jets based in Ontario usually cost less than keeping the transatlantic aircraft. For the crossing, compare non-stop heavy jets with super midsize jets that stop once.

Not sure whether the stop is worth the saving? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

When to travel: festivals, summer and snow

Business travel runs all year, with short pauses at Christmas and in midsummer. Family visits cluster around Christmas, Easter and the school holidays.

For the film festival and the summer holidays, book the aircraft, the arrival time at Pearson and the hotel early. In winter, allow extra time on departure day for the de-icing queue.

From Pearson to downtown, Niagara and the lakes

Empty Legs to and from Toronto

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator has to make without passengers, for example returning to base after a drop-off. Typical directions for this city:

Dates and times are set by the operator, so an Empty Leg suits a flexible plan. The rules do not change: every passenger needs an eTA for Canada, and an ESTA or a visa for a leg to the United States. Send the direction and your possible dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we forward suitable sectors.

Flying with a dog or cat

The dog or cat flies in the cabin beside you, and the operator must approve the animal in advance. For Canada:

• Canada recognises only a short list of countries as rabies-free. Dogs and cats from three months of age coming from other countries need a veterinary certificate of a valid rabies vaccination; a vaccination given before 12 weeks of age is not accepted.
• The certificate must be in English or French and identify the animal clearly, with the microchip number, vaccination date and validity.
• There is no quarantine and no blood test for dogs and cats arriving in Canada.
• The animal is declared on arrival, and an officer checks the papers in the private terminal.
• Back in the EU, the pet needs its microchip, an EU pet passport and a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel; Canada is on the EU list, so there is no blood test. The limit is five pets per person on a non-commercial trip.

Some operators require a carrier for the whole flight or charge for cabin cleaning, so tell us the breed and weight with the request.

eTA, customs and taxes

Before departure: checklist

• Passport for every passenger and an approved eTA; for a leg to the United States also an ESTA or a US visa.
• Names, dates of birth, nationalities and passport numbers at least a day before, for the border report.
• The return date and any legs to Montreal, New York or Chicago.
• The address in or around the city: downtown, Mississauga, Niagara or Muskoka.
• Winter luggage, ski or golf bags, and any goods to declare.
• For a pet: the rabies certificate in English or French and the microchip number.
• Invoice details: company name and VAT number.

How to book a private jet to Toronto

1. Send the dates, the number of passengers and their nationalities, the address in Ontario and any onward legs to the United States.
2. We check that every passenger has an eTA and, for a US leg, the operator's Visa Waiver Program status.
3. You receive 2-4 options: a super midsize jet with a stop and a heavy or long-range jet non-stop, with flight times, terminal and the price for the whole aircraft.
4. After the contract and payment we book the arrival time at Pearson and the private terminal, and the crew reports the flight to the border agency.
5. On departure day, 20-30 minutes at the terminal before take-off is enough. At Pearson an officer clears you in the private terminal and the car is waiting.

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Questions about private flights to Toronto

• • How much does a private jet from Europe to Toronto cost?

  • A Challenger 350 with a fuel stop costs from EUR 60,000 one way from Dublin and EUR 64,000 from London. A non-stop Falcon 900EX costs from EUR 71,000, and taxes and handling are added in the quote.

• • Can a jet fly to Toronto without stopping?

  • Yes. Heavy jets such as the Falcon 900EX and long-range jets such as the Global 6000 fly non-stop from every hub in the table except Larnaca. A Challenger 350 stops once, usually at Gander, Keflavík or Shannon.

• • Where do private jets land?

  • At Toronto Pearson, about 20 km from downtown, in one of four private terminals with customs on site. Hamilton is the alternative for Niagara.

• • Can we land at Billy Bishop next to downtown?

  • Not in a jet. The airport's operating agreement bans jets except for medical flights, and its runway is only 1,215 m; quiet turboprops can use it.

• • Do I need a visa for Canada?

  • Visa-exempt travellers, including EU and UK citizens, need an eTA applied for online before the flight. It is required on private flights too.

• • How long does the flight from London take?

  • About 7:12 h non-stop from Farnborough in a Falcon 900EX in still air, and 9:07 h in a Challenger 350 with a stop. Westbound winds can add time, the flight home is shorter.

• • Can the same jet take us to New York?

  • Yes, the flight takes about 1:16 h in a Citation CJ3. Every passenger needs an ESTA or a US visa, and an ESTA is valid only with an operator in the Visa Waiver Program.

• • Can my dog travel to Canada?

  • Yes, in the cabin. Unless it comes from a country Canada recognises as rabies-free, a dog or cat older than three months needs a rabies vaccination certificate in English or French; there is no quarantine.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Toronto?

  • Yes, on short sectors from Montreal, New York and Chicago and occasionally across the Atlantic. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • What changes in winter?

  • Snow and freezing rain from December to March mean de-icing before departure, sometimes a queue for it, and hangar space if the aircraft stays overnight. These costs are listed separately.

• • When are aircraft and hotels hardest to get?

  • During the film festival in September and in the summer holidays. Book the jet and the arrival time at Pearson well ahead for those weeks.