YYZ - Toronto Pearson

By far the busiest airport in Canada, this is also the main hub for Air Canada. It saw 45 million passengers in 2023 and its website is www.torontopearson.com/en

Parking 

There are a few options at the airport and an online booking tool here www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking/parking

Express Park - Terminal 1 only, short-term, cannot be reserved, $6 for rtwenty minutes ($5 2000-0000), $59 for 24 hours, three minutes walk to Terminal 1

Daily Park - Terminals 1 and 3, premium economy covered, $7 for twenty minutes ($6 2000-0000), $38 for 24 hours, five minutes walk to Terminal

Preferred Park - premium economy reserved parking, $6.50 for twenty minutes, $42 for 24 hours, five minutes walk to Terminal 1, three minutes walk to Terminal 3

Fast Track Parking - Terminal 1 only, drop-off option (i.e. valet service), $20, three minutes walk to Terminal 1

Value Park Garage - economy covered, $30 for 24 hours, six to twelve minutes by Terminal Link train to Terminals, runs every four minutes

Value Park Lot - economy uncovered, train to the terminals, $25 for 24 hours, nine to fifteen minutes by Terminal Link train to Terminals, runs every four minutes

Viscount Station Reserved Lot - economy uncovered, closest outdoor lot, pre-booking only, variable pricing, six to twelve minutes by Terminal Link train to Terminals, runs every four minutes

Drop Off 

There is an off-site drop off at Viscount train station that is free. This then allows a train connection to the Terminals, running 24 hours per day and every seven minutes.

In addition, there is an Express Pass that allows eighteen minutes free parking in the covered car parks for drop-off.

Also, the Express Park and Daily Park offer short stays for fees (shown in Parking).

For pick ups there is also a cell phone waiting area, free for forty-five minutes.

And if that's not enough, there is a one minute drop off and pick up option directly outside arrivals and departures. As the name suggests, no waiting is allowed.

Security 

Some information on security can be found here www.torontopearson.com/en/departures/security

There is a fast track called YYZ Express. This is a free service that must be pre-booked and operates in peak hours. Exact availability depends on details of your flight.

Restaurants and Bars 

There are lots of options at the airport.

Terminal 1 - A&W, Apropos, Bar 120, Bento Sushi, Boccone Trattoria by Massimo Capra, Booster Juice, Built Custom Burgers, Camden Food Company, Cibo Express, Comfort Zone, Heirloom Bakery Cafe, Lee Kitchen by Susur Lee, Marathi, Mill Street Brewery, Osmow's Shawarma, Rock Squeeze, Starbucks, Subway, Thai Express, The Dirty Bird Chicken and Waffles Express, Tim Hortons, Twist by Roger Mooking, Upper Crust, Wahlburgers

Terminal 3 - Acer, Archeo Pizza, Beerhive, Booster Juice, Caplansky's Deli, Cluny Grille, Corno Pizza and Pasta, Distillery Bar, Fionn MacCool's, Freshii, Heirloom Bakery Cafe, Nobel Burger, Paramount Fine Foods, Shanghai 360, Smashburger, Smoke's Poutinerie, Starbucks, Subway, Tim Hortons, Urban Crave, Urban Market, Vinifera, Vino Volo Wine Bar, Wendy's

Shops 

There are lots of options at the airport. Further details can be found here www.torontopearson.com/en/while-you-are-here/toronto-airport-shops

Terminal 1 - 7-Eleven, Bvlgari, Chanel, Collection, Duty Free by Dufry, Gucci, iStore, Lole, Longines, MAC Cosmetics, Michael Kors, Montblanc, Omega, Rado, Relay, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Salvatore Ferragamo, Swarovski, Tissot, Toronto Duty Free, Tumi

Terminal 2 - 6 & Sundry, Duty Free by Dufry, iStore, La Mer, Le Labo, Lole, Michael Kors, Relay, Tom Ford

Lounges 

You will find lounges in both terminals.

Terminal 1

• Plaza Premium (Domestic), 0530-2230, $59 two hours, $72 three hours, $96 six hours, Level 3 check in
  

• Plaza Premium (International), 0530-0100, $59 two hours, $72 three hours, $96 six hours, near gate E77
  

• Plaza Premium (USA), 0530-2100, $59 two hours, $72 three hours, $96 six hours, near gate F55 Terminal 3

• Plaza Premium (USA), 0530-2100, $59 two hours, $72 three hours, $96 six hours, near gate A10
  

• Plaza Premium (Domestic/International), 0530-2230, $59 two hours, $72 three hours, $96 six hours, near gate B24
  

• Plaza Premium (Domestic/International), 0530-0100, $59 two hours, $72 three hours, $96 six hours, near gate C32

Assistance 

The airport recommends that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Full details of the assistance available can be found here www.torontopearson.com/en/accessibility

Hotels 

There are large number of hotels near the airport.

ALT Hotel Toronto Pearson

Best Western Plus Toronto Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Travel Hotel Toronto Airport

Best Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel

Comfort Inn Airport West

Courtyard Marriott

Crowne Plaza

Delta Hotels by Marriott

DoubleTree by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Fairfield Inn and Suites

Four Points and Element Toronto Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport East

Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Mississauga

Hampton Inn & Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport

Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel Suites

Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East

Holiday Inn & Suites Mississauga West Meadowvale

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Toronto Airport West

Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport

Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton

Hotel Carlingview

NU Hotel

Quality Inn and Suites

Quality Inn Toronto Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Mississauga West

Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel

Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel

Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Hotel

The Westin

Tornot Airport Marriott Hotel

Tru by Hilton Airport West

For more on hotels at the airport just click on the image below.

Shuttles 

Hotel shuttles are organised by each hotel and should be available at all of the above (apart from ALT Hotel Toronto Pearson which can be reached by taking the Terminal Link train to Viscount).

There are shuttles for the off-site parking. These leave from the following locations.

Terminal 1 Domestic - Arrivals Door A

Terminal 1 International - Arrivals Door E

Terminal 3 Domestic - Arrivals Door B

Immigration

For any information about visas for Canada you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up to date information www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

Reclaim

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend. Should luggage go astray you can visit the service desk where you can complete a PIR (Property Irregularity Report).

Customs 

For any information about bringing things into Canada you should only refer to the official government information travel.gc.ca/returning/customs

Taxis 

Taxis can be found on the arrivals level of both terminals. There is an online estimate tool here www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking/taxis-and-limos

Taxis should carry a GTAA number plate. Exact pick up points are Door D for Terminal 1 and Doors D, E and F for Terminal 3. It is about $75 to the city centre. Ride Sharing is also available.

Buses and Coaches 

Buses head into the city. Companies available are as follows.

TTC - express buses connecting with the subway, from both terminals.

GO Transit - suburban services from Terminal 1

Midway - various city routes

Brampton Transit - express service to Brampton

A route planning tool is found here www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking/public-transit-buses

Other routes go further afield with a range of companies. These include the following.

Airlink, Airways Transit, Century Airline, Coach Canada/Megabus, Flixbus, Grey-Bruce Airbus, Niagara Airbus, Northern Airport Service, OnexBus, Ontario Northland, Red Car Airport Service, Robert Q Airbus, Simcoe County Airport Service, Stratford Airporter, TOK Coachlines and VIA Rail

Rail and Trams 

The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) runs from the airport to Union station in the city, stopping at Weston and Bloor on the way.

UP Express - 0527-0057 Mon-Fri, 0627-0057 weekend and holidays, every fifteen minutes, twenty-five minute journey, $12.35.

There is a station at Terminal 1 so passengers should use the Terminal Link train if they are at Terminal 3. Tickets for the UP Express can be bought online, at machines, at customer service counters or with a Presto card.

Routes 

A comprehensive list of airlines and destinations can be found here www.torontopearson.com/en/airlines

Maps 

An interactive map can be found here www.torontopearson.com/en/while-you-are-here/terminal-maps with separate ones for each level of both terminals.

Terminal Transfer 

There is a free Terminal Link train between the terminals. This also connects with Viscount station and Sheraton Gateway Hotel, with connections at Viscount for ALT Hotel and Value Parking.

It runs 24 hours a day and it is between two and eight minutes between stops.

Terminal 1 - follow signs to Parking Garage Level 5 then escalator to the platform

Terminal 3 - follow signs to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel pedestrian bridge then escalator to the platform

For much of the day (0330-0800 and 1130-0030) the maximum wait is four minutes. this extends to eight minutes 0030-0330 and 0800-1130.

Car Hire 

A search tool can be found here www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation-and-parking/car-rentals

You will find Avis/Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo.

Desks can be found on Level 1 of the parking areas at both terminals.