Hubs
Major
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Hub Overview
Passengers
50.5M
Destinations
180
Connectivity
82/100
Transit
good
Hub Airlines
AC
Air Canada
primary
WS
WestJet
secondary
Alliance Presence
Star Alliance
Terminal & Lounges
Terminal Overview
YYZ has two terminals: Terminal 1 (Air Canada and Star Alliance) and Terminal 3 (WestJet, international carriers), connected by the LINK Train.
Lounge Highlights
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 1 has a wide food selection and the Signature Suite for first-class passengers.
Transit Tips
- Air Canada and Star Alliance use Terminal 1; WestJet and other carriers use Terminal 3.
- A free LINK Train connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 in about 3 minutes.
- Canadian customs must be cleared at the first point of entry; allow 90 minutes for US-bound connections.
- US preclearance is available at YYZ, meaning you arrive in the US as a domestic passenger.
- Tim Hortons locations in both terminals offer a quintessential Canadian coffee stop.
Ground Transport
The UP Express train reaches Union Station in downtown Toronto in 25 minutes for CAD 12.35. MiWay and GO Transit buses serve the GTA.
Fun Facts
- YYZ's IATA code inspired the title of the famous Rush instrumental rock song 'YYZ'.
- It is the busiest airport in Canada and the second-busiest in North America for international traffic.
- The airport was renamed in 1984 after former Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.