Toronto Pearson Arrival Alerts
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Get a text when they land at YYZAirport Code
YYZ
Passengers/Year
50 million
Terminals
Terminal 1, Terminal 3
Exit Time
25-50 minutes after landing
About
Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pearson is Canada's busiest airport and one of the largest in North America, handling 50 million passengers annually. For US travelers, YYZ is the primary gateway to eastern Canada and a major connecting hub for flights to Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, and Spirit all operate US routes, alongside Air Canada and WestJet with their extensive networks.
The airport has two active terminals. Terminal 1 is Air Canada's hub and handles Star Alliance partners. Terminal 3 serves WestJet, US carriers, and most other international airlines. The terminals are connected by a free inter-terminal link train, but the trip takes about 5 minutes plus walking time—plan for 15 minutes door-to-door between terminals. For pickup, knowing the correct terminal is essential since the curbside areas are completely separate.
US travelers arriving at Pearson clear Canadian customs and immigration at YYZ, which typically takes 20-35 minutes. Canada uses Automated Border Kiosks for US passport holders, which speeds the process considerably. Total time from landing to the curb runs 25-50 minutes depending on the terminal and time of day. One notable feature for return trips: Pearson offers US Preclearance, meaning passengers flying back to the US clear American customs and immigration in Toronto, arriving in the US as domestic passengers with no customs line on the other end.
Pickup tip
Terminal 1 is Air Canada and Star Alliance; Terminal 3 handles WestJet, US carriers, and most others. The terminals are connected by an inter-terminal link train. US Preclearance means US-bound passengers clear US customs in Toronto before boarding—but arriving from the US, you'll clear Canadian customs at YYZ. The cell phone waiting area is on Viscount Road.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long to exit Toronto Pearson after landing?
Plan for 25-50 minutes. Canadian immigration uses automated kiosks for US citizens which helps, but Terminal 1 is large and the walk can be long.
Which terminal do US flights use at YYZ?
Most US carriers operate from Terminal 3. Air Canada flights to/from the US use Terminal 1. Always verify your specific flight.
What is US Preclearance at Toronto Pearson?
When flying from Toronto to the US, you clear US customs and immigration at YYZ before boarding. You arrive in the US as a domestic passenger with no customs line.
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