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Pearson Airport Guide and Facilities

Everything you need to know about traveling to YYZ and getting around the airport.
Arriving & Checking In
Facilities & Services

Getting to Toronto Pearson Airport

The best way to get to Toronto Airport ultimately depends on your situation, but you should take into account the size of your group, how much luggage you plan to take with you, the costs involved in each option, and also your own preferences.

Getting to the airport has never been easier, thanks to a range of transportation options. Driving is a popular choice, but there are trains, local buses, long-distance coaches, and even shuttle services from hotels and offsite parking lots.

Getting to Toronto Airport by car is one of the easiest ways, as you simply have to enter the destination into your satnav and follow the directions. With offsite Toronto Airport parking from Airport Parking Reservations a cheap way to securely leave your car behind – and shuttle transfers to get you to and from the airport – it’s easy to see why many travelers choose this option.

Arriving at the airport

How early to get to Toronto Airport depends on the type of flight you’ve booked:

  • Passengers on domestic flights from Pearson Airport should aim to arrive at least two hours before the departure time.
  • Travelers on international flights from Toronto Pearson Airport should arrive at the terminal at least three hours before take-off.

You should give yourself as much time as possible to get to your flight, taking into account busy periods and seasons when wait times can be longer than usual.

Toronto Pearson Airport Check-In

Pearson Airport check in locations and times vary by airline and departure time. Double check your booking details to know exactly where the desks are and to confirm your Pearson Airport check in times.

Pearson airport online check in is another option to speed up your journey through the terminal, but you should check with your airline to make sure this is available.

Toronto Pearson Airport Security Screening

Toronto Airport security screening is necessary for all travelers to go through to reach the departure lounge.

Toronto Airport security wait times can vary depending on how busy the airport is, how many flights are due to depart, and even the time of year you’re traveling at. Peak times can result in longer queues, so you should give yourself more time to account for them.

TSA PreCheck at Toronto Pearson Airport is available to help you reduce some of the waiting.

Boarding & Connecting Flights at Toronto Pearson

Keep an eye on the screens around the departure lounge to find out what gate your flight is boarding from and when you need to be there. You can also use an online tracker to get the latest Toronto Airport flight status information, so you’ll always get to where you need to be.

Connecting flights at Pearson Airport are common, with many travelers continuing their journey from this airport. Follow the instructions of ground staff to get to the departure lounge for the next flight.

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Toronto, ON , CAN L5P 1B2

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