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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
International Airport
Mississauga
"Smile, enjoy your flight if you're leaving, and have a great flight!"(86 Tips)
"Tell all Australians to visit Vancouver before judging Canada ;)"(49 Tips)
"Nexus members - there is now a security lane for Nexus card holders."(17 Tips)
"Free wifi, great food & drinks at Irish pub Fionn Maccool's"(105 Tips)
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RexOctober 25, 2017The Union Pearson Express opened in 2015, and it's a great way to get to/from the airport, which is a bit far out. You can get on at Union Station. Train is comfortable and lets you bypass traffic.Upvoted 2 days ago
Immigration/border control is now a breeze - you can clear it using machines, without ever talking to a human thanks to the Primary Inspection Kiosks the CBSA started installing from March 2017
Upvoted 4 weeks ago
In Terminal 1? The cheapest spot for food and drinks is waaay out at F88. If you've got time, the Canadian Bagel co. will make you an awesome breakfast sandwich and a cocktail.Upvoted 1 hour ago
Sergei S.September 30, 2014Good airport with free WiFi, Tim Horton's and plenty of charging stations and iPads by the gates. Only downside is lack of carts past security checkpoint, so travel light.
Upvoted 1 week ago
When at a gate waiting for a flight, be sure to sit at one of the chairs with a power receptacle. Great access to charge your mobile devices while you wait for boarding.
Gian C. MoraesFebruary 6, 2018If you want to buy maple syrup to bring back home, there’s a store close to check-in zone two that’s a little cheaper than inside in the duty free, unless you want a huge pack. Go in duty for packs.
Clean, modern, and comfortable. Love the onsite rental car center. The walk to customs feels like it's a mile long, but we can't have everything.
If you arrive early, you can watch the sunrise while you wait for your plane!
Upvoted Sep 22
Chris DuhaimeJuly 30, 2018The walk to gates F84 through F99 can be quite the trek. On top of that, there is really only one place to grab food that doesn’t come from the convenience shop, The Great Canadian Bagel.
The new transborder process means you can't just walk through with your Global Entry slip. You are required to speak to an agent to be cleared. It has slowed down the process quite a bit!
Cooper SmithAugust 31, 2014If you're tight on time for a connection, skip the long line at passport control and go down the middle. From there, follow all purple signs and lines on the ground to get you to your connection
Flying to the US? Make sure to get to the airport comfortably more than an hour ahead of departure time as you will not be able to check in to your flight once the 1 hour mark arrives
Extremely clean airport with free wifi. Looking for a VIP lounge? I would suggest Googling the lounge you're looking for on your phone. Most staff are unaware of which lounge is which. 👌- For US transborder, there's now a NEXUS security line on the back side of the AC check-in counters.
Albatole GorbanSeptember 24, 2017Well designed &very organized from the point of dropping the rental car to point of dropping the luggage.the space of the elevator is so wide carrying too many people.
Marc SJune 30, 2016To get into the city (downtown) there is a train. Only 3 stops to Union Station. After arrival, take elevator up to parking level, cross over, go up one more level. Ticket machines are there.
Erwin VanheckeApril 26, 2019From 1984 until 1996 it was known as Lester B. Pearson International Airport, in honor of the fourteenth Prime Minister of Canada and recipient of the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize.
Ovie AlbertApril 30, 2015A pretty nice airport. Free WiFi and exceptional service from the airport staff. Toronto Pearson International Airport is easily the best airport I've ever been privileged to go to!
While most North American airlines treat us like cattle, the actual airport operations are pretty smooth. Free carts, water refill stations, and lots of seating and outlets when you need it.
Damian BayonaMay 23, 2015Free and fast wifi. There is a salad and juice bar in terminal 3 near the entrance to Gates B that is great to boost your PH and GET YOUR GREEN ON before a flight
If you travel to the US regularly, grab a bunch of extra declaration forms, and save time on your next trip by filling one out at home beforehand.
Airport Staff smoking cigarets and throwing it on the ground is disgusting! Recycling beans are just fake-garbage goes into one bag inside! 😡
Super boring airport. Very clean though which is always a plus. No Ubers at arrivals so take the Union-Pearson train to the first stop (about $5) and get an uber from there.
If you are in terminal one and have some time to kill before your flight, stop at Apropos for some snacks and charge your electronics. They have an ipad and charging station at every seat.
Love traveling back to states from Toronto. The iPod stations are awesome, food good and staff excellent. One of the best spots to relax while waiting.
Biases aside. This is a really well thought out airport of all of the airports in NA. Thanks Toronto! 🛬
The international terminal upgrades are commencing nicely. Not sure the food kiosks are still a good thing or not. High top tables and such seats are uncomfortable. It’s a clean well oiled airport!- simhskalOctober 14, 2018Good luck with long US pre clearance lines. If you don't ask, Canada Nexus passengers (without Global entry) and international visa holders are stuck forever. Food, UP Express & securit- a breeze!
Brandon LooSeptember 16, 2014Nexus card holders will breeze through security, both incoming and departing. Be sure to have it out and handy for the CBP agent at the end, else they'll get annoyed and may see it as a violation.
Heather TaylorSeptember 30, 2012For all those people that park on the side of the road or endlessly drive in a circle waiting to pick up in arrivals - just follow the signs for CELL PHONE PARKING. It is free parking while you wait.
YashaOctober 18, 2016Very good wifi. Make sure to open safari for terms and conditions check after connecting to wifi for better connectivity.
Ahn BustamanteFebruary 25, 2019Airport definitely needs some upgrade. More travelators please! Also watch out for gate changes, you might miss your flight!Upvoted 4 weeks ago
Will St MartinOctober 27, 2015Great airport, very well laid out and very modern, friendly staff. Great duty free area with plenty to chose from.
Free wifi available. If you have to get to gates B1 or B2 in terminal 3, leave yourself LOTS of time to get across the very long hallway to that area of the terminal.
Come early if you’re headed into the US, and if you want coffee, there are Tim Hortons in the deeper gates, everyone crowds at the first Timmy’s they see
Mark BJune 21, 2016Large airport and very nice. Air Canada's gate staff and check in process is disorganized. Attendants are pretty good but no one seems to have any answers. They just kick the can down the road.
James TJuly 18, 2019If you have NEXUS or Global Entry, just follow the signs. Some people may direct you the wrong way. Follow the signs.
Ricarda Christina HollwegApril 13, 2016Awesome: At the gate each passenger can use an iPad and order food from it. But food consumption is not obligatory.
Take a photo of 'esteemed' Toronto Mayor Rob Ford greeting travelers on one of his chirpier photos in happier days - just after you exit Customs.
RaniaAugust 31, 2022In customs there’s a separate line for US & green card holders that’s sort of hidden past the long lines of other travelers. Worth asking for it after security check
Thirsty JamesAugust 6, 2014Terminal 1 for international - ALL International flights! Give your self a couple hours to get corralled like sheep with the global confused :p
Delta bag check is only CAD30(USD22)/bag. There is a bag portal machine where you can drop your bags. Need to scan your boarding pass + within weight limits for your bags to pass thru!
If you have a super long layover , take the UP Express train into downtown Toronto and explore the city! It's only a 25 minutes ride from the airport! 🎉
Lasan AttanayakeDecember 29, 2015Gum is 2dollers if you need it the Excel brand. Free WiFi and easy to get around
This has to be one of the best int'l terminals that I've ever visited. Clean Customs, food choices, free Wi-Fi, the top it off with a fitness center.- Being such a busy airport if you can get to your gate early its a good day. Smile, enjoy your flight if you're leaving, and have a great flight!
Francisca VásquezMay 1, 2013Even if they have Internet is not very easy to get the signal when you are outside immigration... Nice airport though!!!! Easy to get into the city (Rocket 192 leave you at Kipling subway station)- To go Toronto downtown, use the UP Express train which goes directly to Union Station. Buy and recharge the Presto Card instead of being online, you’ll pay $9,35 instead of $12.
Don't bother waiting in front of the doors for your party. Grab a seat, hook up to some free wifi and text your group where you are sitting. It can take up to 45 mins to clear customs and get bags.
Andrew ManwaringApril 14, 2015Be sure to have the right money for the shuttle bus to the metro or they won't let you on. I know, easier said than done when you've only just arrived in the country!
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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Airport Rd (at Hwy 409)
Mississauga ON L4W 2P7
Canada
Mississauga ON L4W 2P7
Canada
Toronto Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, handling nearly 36 million passengers in 2022. The airport is named in honour of Lester B. Pearson, who served as the 14th Prime minister of Canada and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his humanitarian work in peacekeeping.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(416) 247-7678
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Places inside Toronto Pearson International Airport
"Had a great halal chicken salad at playwrite bar n grill - try it delicious for airport food and waiter really friendly and helpful."
Jilly Cosgrove
"Much improved in recent years. WiFi works, power widely available, iPads for food order/info/web widely available, a selection of food, water fountains."
Lorna- 8.6
"Clean trains that gets you quickly to the city. Wish other places in the world had such a good option to get to the airport."
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