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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
International Airport
Mississauga
"Perfect place to chill, get buzzed and relax before a flight."(86 Tips)
"Get a NEXUS card and never wait in the customs line again!"(48 Tips)
"Free wifi, great food & drinks at Irish pub Fionn Maccool's"(105 Tips)
"Go downstairs instead, usually much quieter and faster"(10 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 4 hours 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 4 weeks 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 1 week 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 connectionUpvoted 1 week ago
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. 👌
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.- For US transborder, there's now a NEXUS security line on the back side of the AC check-in counters.
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.
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.
Airport Staff smoking cigarets and throwing it on the ground is disgusting! Recycling beans are just fake-garbage goes into one bag inside! 😡
Will St MartinOctober 27, 2015Great airport, very well laid out and very modern, friendly staff. Great duty free area with plenty to chose from.
Jake RedmanSeptember 11, 2015The American Airlines Admirals Club is a more immediate right after security than you might think. The entrance is almost IN security.
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!
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.
Kevin FooteMay 7, 2013Getting free wi-fi to connect can be tricky. If you cycle you wifi on and off before connecting to the airport wifi, it will go much more smoothly.
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
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.
Conor ManganMarch 26, 2015Booster juice is really good in t1. And reasonable. Good for filling the stomach without having to get a meal, just add protein.
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.
Deborah Lynn Rumble-Dani BA 1995April 29, 2013The continental breakfast is nice and reasonably priced. There was no loss of luggage and the flight was quite relaxing and peaceful with no complaints.
Need headphones? The guys at the iStore actually know what they're talking about. Very solid technical knowledge of acoustics. I was surprised and impressed.
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.
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.
Biases aside. This is a really well thought out airport of all of the airports in NA. Thanks Toronto! 🛬
Alberto NgaiNovember 17, 2011nice airport w free internet & nice food court. If you are going to the US, prepare yourself by checking in early you will go through security first before going to the gates..
Chelsea RoseApril 28, 2018This place is HUGE; thank god for the trams. Expect to wait a *long* time in customs, so wear comfortable shoes and arrive *early*
If you flight gets canceled, return your duty free bottles to the Duty Free Shop (it's open all night) otherwise with your bags already checked you will be donating them to security .
Leon OeMay 7, 2017I arrived at YYZ and got through immigration and customs within under 5 minutes (non-US/Canadian). Both staff was very friendly. However, it took very long until my bag was delivered
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.
Great organic food stand by gate D21. Warning though: spendy! But you probably guessed that already ;)
Brittany JessicaNovember 2, 2014Plenty of food and shops once through security. Security line ups are hit or miss but the bag drop off and check in can sometimes be crazy so definitely leave early.
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)
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.
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.
Terminal 1, Playstation VR set near the F63-ish gates. You get to play cool ps4 games a lot of time if it's not very busy!
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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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"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- 8.5
"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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