Toronto Pearson International Airport
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Toronto Pearson Airport
Toronto Pearson Airport is the branded name of Lester B. Pearson International Airport (IATA code: YYZ). The airport is often referred to as Pearson or Pearson Airport.
YYZ is the primary international airport serving Toronto, the capital of Canada, and the province of Ontario. Toronto Pearson is the largest and busiest airport in Canada, and the second-busiest international gateway to the Americas.
Pearson Airport is the primary hub for Air Canada, a hub for WestJet, and an operating base for Air Transat and Sunwing Airlines.
An extensive network of domestic flights is operated from the airport by several airlines to all major and many secondary cities across Canada. Find out more on our domestic flights within Canada page.
Location
Toronto Pearson is 22.5 kilometres (14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto. The majority of the airport is situated in the city of Mississauga.
Facilities
Facilities Include:
Eating and drinking: There are a number of eating options, from take-away and fast/food counters to sit down dining options.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available at Toronto Airport, throughout the terminal buildings.
Family Services: There are Children Play Areas, Family Washrooms, and Nursing Facilities throughout the terminal buildings.
Information Desk: An information desk can be found inside the Arrivals hall.
Charging Ports: Mobile Charging is available at the gates and some seats have charging ports.
ATMs: ATMs are available, both Airside and Landside.
Currency Exchange: Services provided by ICE, which has kiosks in both terminals.
Prayer Rooms: An interfaith chapel can be found in both terminals.
Showers: Shower facilities are available; fees apply.
Spa Facilities: Services available include chair massages, table massages, nail services, waxing and facials. The spa is located in terminal three.
Lounges Include:
Plaza Premium Lounge: There are three Plaza Premium Lounges in Terminal 1, in the International, USA Departures, and Domestic areas. There are also three Plaza Premium Lounges in Terminal 3, in the International, USA Departures, and Domestic areas. Pay at the door for access. Complimentary facilities include: Air con, drinks (including alcohol), fax, flight monitors, food (buffet) WiFi, newspapers and magazines, showers, telephones, TVs.
Air France KLM Lounge: The lounge is accessible to passengers on Terminal 3 International departure flights only and open 8:00AM -12:00AM. Complimentary facilities include: Air con, drinks (including alcohol), fax, flight monitors, WiFi, newspapers and magazines, telephones, TVs.
American Airlines Admirals Club: Located Terminal 3, Airside, and open 5:00AM – 8:00PM (Sun – Fri) • 5:00AM – 7:30PM (Sat). Complimentary facilities include Air con, snacks, TVs, WiFi, workstation, and hotspot printing.
Book Lounge Passes for Toronto Pearson International Airport
Did you know that you can buy lounge passes for Toronto Pearson Airport with Alternative Airlines? You can purchase them for Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures), Plaza Premium Lounge (USA Transborder), Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures), Air France - KLM Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures), and Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures).
Runways
Toronto Pearson has five runways. 05/23, 06L/24R, 06R/24L, 15L/33R, 15R/33L. There are a vast number taxiways, which provide access between the runways and the passenger terminals, air cargo areas, and airline hangar areas.
Terminals
Toronto Pearson International Airport has two public terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
A third public terminal, called the Infield Concourse, is used as an extension of Terminal 3.
Both terminals handle domestic and international flights, meaning Terminal operations at Pearson a are grouped via airline and airline alliances, rather than for domestic and international routes.
Terminal 1: Air Canada and all Star Alliance airlines are based at Terminal 1. Emirates is the only non-alliance airline that uses the terminal.
Terminal 3: Terminal 3 is used by all SkyTeam and Oneworld airlines, as well as all other airlines that are unaffiliated with an airline alliance.
Travelling between terminals: the airport's Link Train is an automated people mover, enabling inter-terminal transportation. It runs between Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and the Viscount Value Park Lot, connecting to the airport terminals at Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 station and Toronto Pearson Terminal 3 station. The Link train operates 24-hours a day, with trains departing from all stations every 4 to 8 minutes.
Airlines that fly to Toronto Pearson Airport
Air Canada
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Air Canada | Amsterdam, Antigua, Aruba, Beijing–Capital, Bermuda, Brussels, Buenos Aires–Ezeiza, Calgary, Chicago–O'Hare, Copenhagen, Curaçao, Delhi, Denver, Dubai–International, Dublin, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Frankfurt, Geneva, Grand Cayman, Halifax, Hong Kong, Houston–Intercontinental, London–Heathrow, Los Angeles, Madrid, Montréal–Trudeau, Munich, New York–LaGuardia, Ottawa, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, Providenciales, Regina, Rome–Fiumicino, St. John's (NL), San Francisco, San Jose (CA), Santiago de Chile, São Paulo–Guarulhos, Saskatoon, Seattle/Tacoma, Seoul–Incheon, Shanghai–Pudong, Sydney (Australia), Tel Aviv, Tokyo–Haneda, Vancouver, Vienna, Winnipeg, Zürich Seasonal: Austin, Boston, George Town/Exuma, Honolulu, Huatulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Milan–Malpensa, Mumbai, Nashville, St. Maarten, San Juan, Shannon, Tokyo–Narita, West Palm Beach |
| Air Canada Express | Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago–O'Hare, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus–Glenn, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Fredericton, Hartford, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Kingston (ON), London (ON), Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Montréal–Trudeau, Nashville, New Orleans, Newark, North Bay, Omaha (ends October 4, 2019),[65] Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh/Durham, St. Louis, Saint John (NB), Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie (ON), Sudbury, Sydney (NS), Timmins, Washington–Dulles, Washington–National, Windsor Seasonal: Austin, Gander, Mont Tremblant, Providence (RI), Savannah |
| Air Canada Rouge | Barbados, Bogotá, Cancún, Cayo Coco, Charlottetown, Deer Lake, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fredericton, Grenada, Havana, Holguín, Kelowna, Kingston–Norman Manley, Las Vegas, Liberia, Lima, Mexico City, Miami, Moncton, Montego Bay, Nassau, Orlando, Panama City–Tocumen, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Port of Spain, Puerto Plata, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Québec City, St. Lucia–Hewanorra, St. Vincent–Argyle, Saint John (NB), Samaná, San Diego, San José de Costa Rica, Santa Clara, Tampa, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Varadero, Victoria Seasonal: Athens, Barcelona, Belize City, Berlin–Tegel, Bucharest, Budapest, Cartagena, Cozumel, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kamloops, Lisbon, Manchester (UK), Nanaimo, Palm Springs, Portland (OR), Porto, Prague, Quito, Reykjavík–Keflavík, St. Kitts, San José del Cabo, Sarasota, Venice–Marco Polo, Warsaw–Chopin, Zagreb |
*Some Air Canada routes are operated by Sky Regional Airlines on behalf of Air Canada. However, the level of service and safety standards are the same.
All other airlines:
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | Dublin |
| Aeroméxico | Mexico City |
| Air France | Paris–Charles de Gaulle |
| Air India | Delhi |
| Air Italy | Seasonal: Milan–Malpensa |
| Air Transat | Calgary, Cancún, Cayo Coco, Fort Lauderdale, Glasgow, Holguín, Lisbon, London–Gatwick, Manchester (UK), Montego Bay, Montréal–Trudeau, Orlando, Porto, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samaná, Santa Clara, Vancouver, Varadero Seasonal: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Cartagena, Dublin, Faro, Fort-de-France, Huatulco, Lamezia Terme, La Romana, Liberia, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, Puerto Vallarta, Roatán, Rome–Fiumicino, St. Maarten, Santo Domingo–Las Américas, San José de Costa Rica, San Juan, Santiago de Cuba, Venice–Marco Polo, Zagreb |
| Alitalia | Seasonal: Rome–Fiumicino |
| American Airlines | Mexico City |
| American Eagle | Charlotte, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Washington–National |
| Avianca Costa Rica | San Salvador |
| Azores Airlines | Ponta Delgada Seasonal: Terceira |
| British Airways | London–Heathrow Seasonal: London–Gatwick |
| Brussels Airlines | Brussels |
| Caribbean Airlines | Kingston–Norman Manley, Port of Spain |
| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong |
| China Eastern Airlines | Shanghai–Pudong |
| China Southern Airlines | Guangzhou |
| Condor | Seasonal: Frankfurt |
| Copa Airlines | Panama City–Tocumen |
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta, Salt Lake City Seasonal: Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul |
| Delta Connection | Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York–JFK |
| EgyptAir | Cairo |
| El Al | Tel Aviv |
| Emirates | Dubai–International |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Addis Ababa |
| Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi |
| EVA Air | Taipei–Taoyuan |
| Flair Airlines | Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg Seasonal: Halifax |
| Hainan Airlines | Beijing–Capital |
| Icelandair | Reykjavík–Keflavík |
| Interjet | Cancún, Mexico City |
| KLM | Amsterdam |
| Korean Air | Seoul–Incheon |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Warsaw–Chopin |
| Lufthansa | Frankfurt
Seasonal: Munich |
| Pakistan International Airlines | Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore |
| Philippine Airlines | Manila |
| Sunwing Airlines | Antigua, Aruba, Cancún, Cayo Coco, Freeport, Holguín, Mazatlán, Montego Bay, Orlando, Puerto Plata, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Río Hato, St. Lucia–Hewanorra, St. Maarten, San José del Cabo, Santa Clara, Varadero Seasonal: Acapulco, Bonaire, Camagüey, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cienfuegos, Cozumel, Curaçao, Daytona Beach, Gander, Grenada, Huatulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, La Romana, Liberia, Manzanillo (Cuba), Miami, Nassau, Roatán, St. John's (NL), St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Stephenville, Tobago, Vancouver |
| TAP Air Portugal | Lisbon |
| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul |
| Ukraine International Airlines | Kyiv–Boryspil |
| United Airlines | Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, San Francisco |
| United Express | Chicago–O'Hare, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, Washington–Dulles |
| WestJet | Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Calgary, Cancún, Cayo Coco, Charlottetown, Edmonton, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Grand Cayman, Halifax, Kelowna, Kingston–Norman Manley, Las Vegas, Liberia, London–Gatwick, Los Angeles, Montego Bay, Montréal–Trudeau, Nassau, New York–LaGuardia, Orlando, Ottawa, Port of Spain, Providenciales, Puerto Plata, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Regina, St. John's (NL), St. Lucia–Hewanorra, St. Maarten, San José de Costa Rica, Santa Clara, Samaná, Saskatoon, Tampa, Vancouver, Varadero, Winnipeg Seasonal: Barcelona, Belize City, Cozumel, Curaçao, Deer Lake, Holguín, Huatulco, Mérida, Miami, Phoenix–Sky Harbor, Roatán, San Juan, Sydney (NS), Victoria |
| WestJet Encore | Boston, Fredericton, London (ON), Moncton, Montréal–Trudeau, Nashville, Ottawa, Québec City, Thunder Bay Seasonal: Myrtle Beach |
How to get to Toronto Pearson Airport
By Taxi
Taxi ranks can be found outside each terminal. Fares are based on a zone map, which divide up the area between GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and Out-of-Town tariffs, and are charged according to time and distance.
By Train
The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) is an express train that runs between the airport and downtown Toronto in just 25 minutes. Trains are regular, departing every 15 minutes between the hours of 5:30am and 1:00am.
By Hotel Shuttle
Staying in a hotel in Toronto? A number of hotels offer a free airport shuttle service for their guests.
By Car Rental
There are a number of car rental agencies that operate on-site. They can be found on Level 1 of the parking garages, located next to Terminals 1 and 3. Companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar/Thrifty, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo.
