Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Overview

Toronto Pearson International Airport is the busiest airport in Canada. It's connected to a number of public-transport options, making it an easy airport to use when travelling in or out of Toronto.

Its numerous public art displays add to a positive airport experience. The airport is just 17 miles (28km) from Toronto and has a range of shopping and dining options for passengers to choose from.

Location

The airport is located 17 miles (28km) northwest of downtown Toronto.

Getting to the city

The Terminal Link train offers free transportation between Terminals 1 and 3, the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, ALT Hotel, the Value Park Garage and Value Park Lot. Several companies provide bus and shuttle transit services to and from the airport into Toronto and surrounding areas. The Union Pearson Express train links the airport to Downtown Toronto in just 25 minutes. The airport is also easily accessible on various public transportation routes with providers such as Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and GO Transit.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 416 247 7678 (Terminals 1 and Terminal 3).

Car rental

Rental companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz and National/Alamo.

Airport Taxis

There are authorised taxis available outside the arrivals halls.

Transfer between terminals

The Terminal Link train system operates a 24-hour free service between Terminals 1 and 3, as well as to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, ALT Hotel, the Value Park Garage and Value Parking Lot.

Facilities

All terminals are well-supplied with facilities, including bureaux de change and ATMs, wifi, shops and duty-free outlets, hotel-reservation services, bars and restaurants.

Parking

Parking at Toronto Pearson International Airport ranges from C$4 for 20 minutes or C$50 per day in the Express Car Park, to C$20 per day or C$105 per week in the Value Park Lot. The Daily Park Lot costs C$33 per day and is within walking distance of Terminals 1 and 3.

Website

www.torontopearson.com

Internet

Free wifi is available.

Business Lounges

The Sheraton Hotel at the airport has fully equipped conference and business facilities.

Toronto International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.