Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — Terminals, Lounges & Travel Tips
Toronto, Canada · YYZ
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Air Canada (hub), Star Alliance carriers, United, Lufthansa |
| Terminal 3 | WestJet, Sunwing, Air Transat, American, Delta, Southwest (codeshare) |
Getting There — Ground Transportation
- UP Express (Union Pearson): Train from YYZ Airport station to Downtown Toronto Union Station in 25 min for CAD $12.35 (adults). Trains every 15 min.
- MiWay / GO Transit Bus: GO Bus (Route 40) to Malton/Bramalea GO, then connections. Cheaper but slower.
- Taxi: Regulated taxi to downtown Toronto: CAD $56.20 flat rate (includes tolls). Available from both terminals.
- Rideshare: Uber from designated pickup zones. Often comparable to taxi prices.
- Rental Car: On-site facility at both terminals.
Airport Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (T1) | Terminal 1 (domestic & international) | Air Canada Signature/Prestige, Star Alliance Gold |
| Air Canada Signature Suite (T1 International) | Terminal 1 (international) | Air Canada International Business class |
| United Club (T1) | Terminal 1 | United Club membership |
Pro Tips for YYZ Travelers
- 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.
Know Before You Land — YYZ Checklist
Review these before your flight so you hit the ground running at Toronto.
- Confirm which terminal your airline uses — Toronto Pearson International Airport has 2 terminals and inter-terminal transfers may take 15–30 minutes.
- No direct rail link — rideshare is the most flexible option. Uber from designated pickup zones. Often comparable to taxi prices.
- Renting a car? On-site facility at both terminals.
- YYZ has 3 lounges — access is via airline status or card membership only.
- Air Canada hub: expect higher flight frequency and stronger upgrade/standby availability for Air Canada elite members.
- Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge is good but often crowded at peak times; arrive early to secure a seat.