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In this complete guide to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ), you’ll find key information on how to access and enjoy this major travel hub and its associated services.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located at 6301 Silver Dart Dr., Mississauga, Ontario.
Mississauga is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and is located to the west of the city of Toronto itself.
You can get to Toronto Pearson International Airport a number of ways:
Depending on where you’re coming from, you can drive and park at Pearson Airport, take a taxi or rideshare (e.g., Uber and Lyft), or hire a car/shuttle service.
The UP (Union Pearson) Express runs between Toronto’s downtown Union Station and Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport, starting at around 5:30am and continuing operation until approximately 1:00am. This is an excellent option for travellers connecting from VIA Rail.
TTC, Miway, and Brampton Transit offer bus routes that service Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton. TTC operates from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Miway and Brampton Transit are available from Terminal 1.
GO Transit has two routes that service the airport’s Terminal 1: Route 40, which runs to Hamilton GO Centre or Richmond Hill Centre, and Route 94, which runs to Pickering GO Centre or Square One. All routes make a number of stops along the way. Full details can be found on the GO Transit website.
Many nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttles to/from the airport. You can find a list of hotels and their drop-off points on the Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Yes, you can take multiple different public transit services to Toronto Pearson International Airport. These include:
There is no airport-run free shuttle to downtown Toronto; however, some downtown hotels may offer airport pick-up upon request.
For travellers heading into Toronto, the UP Express is a convenient train that operates from Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1) to Union Station in downtown Toronto. The UP Express costs approximately $12 per direction for adults, $6 for seniors (65+), and is free for children under 12.
To get to Toronto Pearson International Airport from downtown Toronto, you can either take the UP Express train from Union Station, Weston station, or Bloor station (taking you to Terminal 1), the TTC (up-to-date information on the multiple airport routes can be found on the TTC website), or a car/taxi/car-share service.
To get to downtown Toronto from Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can i) take a car/taxi/car-share service, ii) take the TTC (up-to-date information on the multiple airport routes can be found on the TTC website), or iii) take the UP Express train from Terminal 1 to Union Station (with intermediary stops at Weston station and Bloor Station).
It’s recommended that you arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport at least 3 hours before a flight to the US or to any other international destination, and at least 2 hours before a flight within Canada.
You can check how busy the airport is expected to be on by looking at the airport website’s provided “Busy Travel Times” graphs.
You can also see a more accurate live estimation of check-in, security, and customs wait times with Pearson Airport’s online wait-time dashboard.
Toronto Pearson International Airport has many parking garages and lots, both on-site and at nearby off-site locations.
You can choose covered parking garages close to your departure/arrival gate at either Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, or you can choose more value oriented options, such as uncovered lots or private parking lots that are a little further from the terminals.
The best choice for you will depend on your preferences for price, indoor vs. outdoor parking, and how long you need to leave your car.
Learn more on Pearson Airport’s parking information webpage.
When picking up someone at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can only stop briefly at the curb. If you need to park and wait for a passenger, you have the three options:
More details on these pick-up options can be found the Pearson Airport’s parking information webpage.
Since Toronto Pearson International Airport is fairly large and consists of two terminals, you’ll want to consult the available online maps of the terminals to help you navigate through the arrival or departure process.
You can find terminal maps and information about how to get where you’re going on the Pearson Airport website.
There are 2 terminals at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
There used to be 3 terminals, but the original Terminals 1 and 2 were closed and demolished in 2004 and 2007, respectively, to make way for the new Terminal 1 which is much larger than the original.
Terminal 3 kept its original numbering to avoid confusion, and the name Terminal 2 is being held for possible future airport expansion.
More than 50 airlines fly to over 150 destinations from Toronto Pearson International Airport. You can find the complete list on the Pearson Airport’s website.
Air Canada’s flights operate exclusively out of Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
This includes both arrivals and departures for all domestic, US-bound, and international flights.
All of WestJet’s flights operate out of Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Flair Airlines arrives and departs from Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3.
Delta Air Lines operates out of Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Yes, if you’re flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport to a destination in the US, you’ll go through the US Customs process prior to boarding your flight. There are US Customs preclearance facilities at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
The Sheraton Gateway Hotel is attached directly to Terminal 3 of the Toronto Pearson International Airport, making it tremendously convenient for travellers needing a place to rest.
This is the only hotel that is “in” Pearson Airport, but conveniently it’s a Marriott property, making it easy for you to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points or use a Free Night Certificate.
There are lots of hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport, with many offering 24/7 free shuttles to/from the airport.
Pleasantly, a number of these hotels are part of popular loyalty programs like Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors, so you can earn or redeem points during your stay.
For example, the following Marriott properties are incredibly close to Pearson Airport:
For travellers looking to rent a car at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you’ll have loads of choices!
There are car rental counters at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 for companies such as:
You can find additional companies offering rental cars near the airport, many of which provide a shuttle to their location from Viscount Station at Pearson Airport.
We also recommend that you check out our other guides to get more and save more with your next car rental:
Once you’re checked in and have made it through security/customs, the best place to spend the next couple hours is definitely in one of Pearson Airport’s many airport lounges.
Offering free snacks, meals, and drinks, plus a comfortable and quiet place to relax before your flight, airport lounges are available for those with business class and first class tickets, but you can also access a number of lounges with the right credit card and through programs like DragonPass and PriorityPass.
Take a look through our additional guides and lounge reviews to learn how you can have a more luxurious pre-flight experience:
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