Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips

Toronto, Canada · YYZ · North America

Terminal Guide

TerminalAirlinesNotes
Terminal 1Air Canada (hub),Star Alliance carriers,United,Lufthansa
Terminal 3WestJet,Sunwing,Air Transat,American,Delta,Southwest (codeshare)

Lounge Directory

LoungeLocationAccess
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (T1)Air Canada Signature/Prestige, Star Alliance Gold
Air Canada Signature Suite (T1 International)Air Canada International Business class
United Club (T1)United Club membership

Pro Tips

  • The UP Express is excellent — straightforward, comfortable, and much cheaper than a taxi to downtown.
  • YYZ is a major US-Canada border crossing point; US pre-clearance immigration is done at the airport (T1 international side) before departure.
  • Terminal 3 is older but functional; Terminal 1 is more modern — confirm your terminal when booking.
  • Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge is good but often crowded at peak times; arrive early to secure a seat.
  • NEXUS (Canada/US trusted traveler program) speeds up both US pre-clearance at YYZ and US CBP on the US side.
  • Toronto's downtown core has the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, and Rogers Centre — worth a visit if connecting.
  • Peak summer (July–August) and holiday periods see the highest traffic at YYZ — arrive 2.5 hours early for US flights with pre-clearance.

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