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Toronto Pearson International Airport Guide

Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.

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  1. Map
  2. Terminals & connections
  3. Layover helper
  4. Security & TSA
  5. Lounges
  6. Amenities
  7. Ground transport
  8. Parking
  9. Can I leave?
  10. FAQ

Quick answer

  • Terminals: 2 terminals
  • Minimum connection time: 2 hr domestic, 2 hr international to domestic
  • Arrive: 1 hr 30 min before domestic (airport's advice); international: follow your airline's check-in deadline
  • To Toronto: about 28 min one-way
  • Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes · Sleep pods: Yes

Map

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Terminals & connections

Toronto Pearson International Airport has 2 terminals. Transfer system: LINK Train between T1 and T3 (landside). Terminals connected landside; re-security required. US Preclearance at T1 and T3 for US-bound flights.

Terminal 1

8 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and more

Star Alliance hub (Air Canada main base).

Terminal 3

13 airlines: WestJet, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and more

Non-Star Alliance carriers.

Minimum connection times

Domestic to domestic
2 hr
Domestic to international
2 hr
International to domestic
2 hr
International to international
2 hr
Transfer system
LINK Train between T1 and T3 (landside)
Airside connected
Not published
Check your connection time at YYZ

Layover helper

Find how long to plan for a connection at YYZ: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.

Minimum connection at YYZ

120min

Comfortable

2 h 30+

The shortest connection airlines usually sell here. Includes the walk between gates. Source: OAG

Comfortable is our guidance, not a rule.

Flying Air Canada both ways?Air Canada is a hub carrier here, with its own same-airline minimums
Both flights on Air Canada?
ConnectionAir CanadaAirportvs airport
Domestic → Domestic70'120'-50'
Domestic → International60'120'-60'
International → Domestic75'120'-45'
International → International75'120'-45'

Air Canada's same-airline minimums (OAG). Mixed-airline connections use the airport standard.

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Security & TSA

Security waits at YYZ vary by time of day and checkpoint. Toronto Pearson International Airport recommends arriving at least 1 hour 30 minutes before a domestic flight. For an international flight, follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines.

TSA PreCheck
Not available
CLEAR
Not available
Global Entry
Available

US Preclearance for US-bound passengers. NEXUS for eligible.

Lounges

1 notable lounge at YYZ, including airline-branded clubs and third-party options accessible via Priority Pass or day-pass. Check your credit card benefits (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X) before paying a day-pass fee.

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Terminal 1

Air Canada / Star Alliance

Access: Business, Aeroplan Super Elite, Star Gold

Amenities: Showers, Buffet

Amenities

7 of 7 core amenities available at YYZ: showers, sleep pods, free WiFi, nursing rooms, chapel, pharmacy, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated good. Dining options span 1 terminal.

Showers

Available

Premium lounges, Plaza Premium

Sleep pods

Available

Plaza Premium offers sleep rooms

WiFi

Free (good)

Nursing rooms

Available

Both terminals

Chapel

Available

Multi-faith prayer rooms

Pet relief areas

Available

Pet relief areas

Dining highlights

Terminal 1: Caplansky's Deli, Fetta Panini Bar

Ground transport to Toronto

YYZ is about 28 min from downtown Toronto by the fastest transit option.

OptionCostTime
UP Express
Train
Train to Union Station in about 28 minutes (CAD 12.35, or CAD 9.25 with PRESTO).
$7-$925-28 min
TTC + bus 900
Subway
TTC subway to Kipling Station, then the 900 Airport Express bus. A single TTC fare (CAD 3.30 with PRESTO or a debit or credit card, CAD 3.35 cash) covers the trip.
$2.50about 45 min
Uber / Lyft
Rideshare
VariesVaries
Toronto Taxi
Taxi
VariesVaries

Parking

YYZ parking ranges from C$32 (~$23)/day economy to C$59 (~$42)/day short-term. Toronto Pearson prices in CAD (shown in CAD with an approximate USD conversion). Official daily maximums from torontopearson.com parking: Express Park CAD 59 (short-term T1), Daily Park CAD 42 (T1 and T3, long-term), Value Park Garage CAD 32 (economy), Preferred Park CAD 46. No on-airport valet tier; the Value Park Lot is reservation-only.

Short-term
C$59 (~$42)/day
Long-term
C$42 (~$30)/day
Economy
C$32 (~$23)/day
Valet
Not published

Can I leave YYZ during a layover?

With a 3-hour layover, stay inside YYZ. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Toronto. Round-trip to the city center is about 56 min plus re-screening on return.

UP Express to downtown 28 min. 6+ hour layovers can see CN Tower. US citizens are eTA-exempt (valid passport only, including transit).

Overnight layover hotels

  • Sheraton Gateway Hotel (T3)
    On-airport
    $$$

Frequently asked questions

How early should I arrive at YYZ?

Toronto Pearson International Airport recommends arriving at least 1 hour 30 minutes before a domestic flight. For an international flight, follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.

What is the minimum connection time at YYZ?

YYZ requires at least 120 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 120 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: LINK Train between T1 and T3 (landside).

How long does it take to get between terminals at YYZ?

We have no officially published terminal-to-terminal transfer time for YYZ, so plan around the minimum connection time and add time for the terminal change.

Can I leave YYZ during a 6-hour layover?

With 3 hours you should stay inside YYZ. A 6-hour layover is enough to leave the airport briefly. Round-trip to the city center is about 56 minutes plus re-screening. UP Express to downtown 28 min. 6+ hour layovers can see CN Tower. US citizens are eTA-exempt (valid passport only, including transit).

Does YYZ have showers?

Yes, YYZ has showers at Premium lounges, Plaza Premium.

Does YYZ have sleep pods?

Yes. Plaza Premium offers sleep rooms offers private sleep rooms.

Is WiFi free at YYZ?

Yes. YYZ offers free WiFi throughout the airport.

What is the cheapest way to get from YYZ to Toronto?

The cheapest option is typically TTC + bus 900 at $2.50, taking about 45 minutes. TTC subway to Kipling Station, then the 900 Airport Express bus. A single TTC fare (CAD 3.30 with PRESTO or a debit or credit card, CAD 3.35 cash) covers the trip.

Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at YYZ?

YYZ does not support TSA PreCheck and does not have CLEAR. Global Entry kiosks are available for returning international travelers. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint. US Preclearance for US-bound passengers. NEXUS for eligible.

Where should I eat at YYZ during a layover?

Notable dining at YYZ includes Caplansky's Deli (Terminal 1), Fetta Panini Bar (Terminal 1).

How much does parking cost at YYZ?

YYZ parking rates: C$59 (~$42)/day short-term, C$42 (~$30)/day long-term, C$32 (~$23)/day economy. Toronto Pearson prices in CAD (shown in CAD with an approximate USD conversion). Official daily maximums from torontopearson.com parking: Express Park CAD 59 (short-term T1), Daily Park CAD 42 (T1 and T3, long-term), Value Park Garage CAD 32 (economy), Preferred Park CAD 46. No on-airport valet tier; the Value Park Lot is reservation-only.

Is there a hotel at YYZ for overnight layovers?

Yes. Sheraton Gateway Hotel (T3) is on-airport (On-airport) in the $$$ price band. This is the easiest option for overnight layovers or early-morning departures since you can reach the terminal on foot without a shuttle or rideshare.

Which terminal does my airline use at YYZ?

YYZ has 2 terminals. Major airline assignments: Terminal 1: Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS International Air Lines; Terminal 3: WestJet, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Confirm with your boarding pass before arrival since a few airlines operate from multiple terminals depending on route.

Are there pet relief areas at YYZ?

Yes. Pet relief areas.

Is there a chapel or prayer room at YYZ?

Yes. Multi-faith prayer rooms.

Compare YYZ to other airports

See how YYZ ranks against the other 111 airports in our dataset.

Best for layoversYYZ is workable for 6h+ layoversWith sleep podsYYZ has Plaza Premium offers sleep roomsShortest MCTYYZ dom-to-dom: 2 hr · intl-to-dom: 2 hr

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Sources & verification

Connection times, security, ground transport and parking verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Toronto Pearson International Airport before flying.

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