Rare LHT28 Posted March 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Thinking of a fall cruise from NYC to YUL We can fly out of London ON but connect in either YYZ or YUL connection times are 1.5 hrs or almost 2 hrs in both I know we go through US immigration at both no Nexus or special privledges My question is are either of them better than the other for ease of finding your way around ? I am also thinking of just carry on (probably have to gate check) Any opinions ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted March 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2023 If it was me, I would consider driving to YYZ. One less missed connection to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 9, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted March 9, 2023 1 hour ago, mrgabriel said: If it was me, I would consider driving to YYZ. One less missed connection to worry about. yes that was another option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted March 10, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 10, 2023 How far are you from London airport ? park in London vs parking at YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: How far are you from London airport ? park in London vs parking at YYZ about 1 hr from London -parking less than $100 for 2 wks 2+ hrs to YYZ & traffic plus parking is usually about $200 + I try to avoid connections but the convenience of YXU may win over the 401 traffic 😃 If it gets too complicated DH will not want to go anywhere LOL The more I research things I am thinking just connect in Toronto leave extra time to go through immigration & get to NYC late afternoon then we do not need to get up in the wee hours to get to the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted March 10, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Did you consider a limo service to Toronto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Just now, broberts said: Did you consider a limo service to Toronto? Cannot find transport from PoDunk even to London Yes I did check even thought of the train to Union Station then YTZ We are in a small town south of London not easy to get anywhere without driving yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted March 10, 2023 #8 Share Posted March 10, 2023 7 hours ago, LHT28 said: Cannot find transport from PoDunk even to London Yes I did check even thought of the train to Union Station then YTZ We are in a small town south of London not easy to get anywhere without driving yourself If you sign up for emails at Skypark , you get a coupon for $150 for a month parking at YYZ At least you don’t have drive across the GTA to get to the airport 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graycruise Posted March 10, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Have you considered flying from DTW? Easy drive on the 401. You will already be in the US, clear customs at border. DTW is a great airport, way less chaotic than YYZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everbeentoseabilly Posted March 10, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Graycruise said: Have you considered flying from DTW? Easy drive on the 401. You will already be in the US, clear customs at border. DTW is a great airport, way less chaotic than YYZ. That’s what we used to do when we lived in London. Worked well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted March 10, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 10, 2023 You live here? It's not as abandoned as advertised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted March 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Graycruise said: Have you considered flying from DTW? Easy drive on the 401. You will already be in the US, clear customs at border. DTW is a great airport, way less chaotic than YYZ. Yes but still a connection & 3 hr drive plus the border crossing Oh well I regret moving here but too late now LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted March 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, Magicat said: You live here? It's not as abandoned as advertised. LOL that actually might have been easier to get to YYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptFantastic Posted March 10, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Could you drive to YUL? That way you'd have a direct flight to NYC, plus you wouldn't have to worry about flights or connections to get home - just get to the car and drive home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted March 10, 2023 48 minutes ago, CaptFantastic said: Could you drive to YUL? That way you'd have a direct flight to NYC, plus you wouldn't have to worry about flights or connections to get home - just get to the car and drive home. Probably Not going to happen though 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 10, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Thanks for the all the suggestions We would probably drive to YYZ unless there is a non stop from London On to where we need to embark Coming home I am OK with a connection at least I will not be stressing about missing the ship or luggage etc The airlines are still flaky so may just wait until 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted March 10, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, CaptFantastic said: Could you drive to YUL? That way you'd have a direct flight to NYC, plus you wouldn't have to worry about flights or connections to get home - just get to the car and drive home. We frequently drive from Ottawa to YUL for flights, and to YMX too while it lasted as an international passenger airport. Pre-pandemic, we drove to YUL, flew to Boston for a cruise back to Montreal, and drove home at the end, very much as you suggest. But, and that's a big BUT, the Ottawa-Montreal drive is so much shorter and quicker than what the OP would face driving from the London area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted March 10, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, CaptFantastic said: Could you drive to YUL? That way you'd have a direct flight to NYC, plus you wouldn't have to worry about flights or connections to get home - just get to the car and drive home. It is a 7 hr drive from London to YUL 2-1/2 hr to Detroit airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted March 11, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Many YYZ airport hotels offer a park / fly option that can be cheaper than just paying for parking. Depending on your flight departure time, this could be a much more relaxing way to depart? You say that you are 1 hour to London, and 2'ish hours to YYZ, and if you fly through London you have a 2 hour stopover in Toronto... To me, I would drive and stay at the Toronto airport and leave all the other considerations behind. Leisurely drive to Toronto the day before, relaxing dinner, good sleep, and you just have to jump a shuttle to the airport in the morning. My brother and wife live just outside London and this is often what they do and they find the stay/park/fly packages cheaper then parking alone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted March 11, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Leisurely drive to Toronto I think that is the funnest thing I read so far this year 🤣😁 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 11, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted March 11, 2023 4 hours ago, CDNPolar said: Many YYZ airport hotels offer a park / fly option that can be cheaper than just paying for parking. Depending on your flight departure time, this could be a much more relaxing way to depart? You say that you are 1 hour to London, and 2'ish hours to YYZ, and if you fly through London you have a 2 hour stopover in Toronto... To me, I would drive and stay at the Toronto airport and leave all the other considerations behind. Leisurely drive to Toronto the day before, relaxing dinner, good sleep, and you just have to jump a shuttle to the airport in the morning. My brother and wife live just outside London and this is often what they do and they find the stay/park/fly packages cheaper then parking alone. We lived north of Toronto for 40 yrs I know there are Park & stay packages been there don that many times Lived in Toronto for 30 yrs we just took a limo service to the airport back in those days Not sure where you live but the 401 is not Leisurely in any portion of it once you hit GTA in any direction Have you been on the 401 in the last 10 yrs ??? We have driven home from Family in Niagara at 1 am still not leisurely My question was about the ease of connecting in YYZ or YUL we never connected in Toronto because it was our final stop I really do not need other options l do know what they are enjoy the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted March 11, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 11, 2023 6 hours ago, LHT28 said: We lived north of Toronto for 40 yrs I know there are Park & stay packages been there don that many times Lived in Toronto for 30 yrs we just took a limo service to the airport back in those days Not sure where you live but the 401 is not Leisurely in any portion of it once you hit GTA in any direction Have you been on the 401 in the last 10 yrs ??? We have driven home from Family in Niagara at 1 am still not leisurely My question was about the ease of connecting in YYZ or YUL we never connected in Toronto because it was our final stop I really do not need other options l do know what they are enjoy the day Sorry that I offended you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 11, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted March 11, 2023 39 minutes ago, CDNPolar said: Sorry that I offended you. not offended 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted March 12, 2023 #24 Share Posted March 12, 2023 12 hours ago, LHT28 said: not offended 😉 Well the words you use certainly make it feel that way... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted March 12, 2023 #25 Share Posted March 12, 2023 We live in London and use the 2 available airlines connecting through Toronto and have parked at the airport. We try to book an early flight time with an approx. 2 hr layover time. We haven't had a problem moving through the airport system, even though YYZ is very busy. Our next flight for our cruise leaves early afternoon (AC) as the London departure times are only once a day (right now) so I'd check the timing for dates when you expect to fly out. If it's still early afternoon that may work for you driving from Podunk??(I thought you were kidding, we've never heard of it). Have no experience with Montreal airport but some here prefer it (smaller) and as your embarkation location is NYC flight times may be better for you. Depends on when your cruise leaves and the flight times which connecting airport will be better for you IMO. The driving time on the 401 into Toronto MAY be 2 hrs as there are many new lanes opened recently but accidents happen often and the tie up would preclude you making your flight. When driving into Toronto for a flight we leave late day before, stay at the airport hotel and pay for parking, chalking it up to part of our vacation expense and peace of mind. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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