Toronto
Pearson International Airport
Airport
codes
IATA:
YYZ, ICAO: CYYZ
Local
Time
GMT -
5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)
Address
3111 Convair
Drive, Toronto, Ontario L5P 1B2
Access
Hwy-409,
south of Hwy-427, has been converted into a dedicated Airport
Access Road.
Airport
Overview
Contacts
(416) 247 7678 or 776 5100
www.gtaa.com
Airport
Information
Toronto
Pearson International Airport, also known as Lester B. Pearson
International Airport or simply Toronto Pearson (IATA: YYZ,
ICAO: CYYZ), is an international airport serving Toronto,
Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, the largest metropolitan
area in Canada. It is the primary airport for the Golden Horseshoe,
an urban agglomeration including and surrounding Toronto that
is home to 8.1 million people - approximately 25% of Canada's
population. The airport is located in Mississauga, 22.5 km
(14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto.
Pearson
is the largest and busiest airport in Canada. In 2010, it
handled 31.8 million passengers, and 418,017 aircraft movements.
It is amongst the Top 35 busiest airports by total passenger
traffic and is currently the world's 20th busiest airport
by international passenger traffic and 18th busiest airport
by aircraft movements. In 2006, the airport was selected as
the best global airport by the UK-based Institute of Transport
Management.
Lester
B. Pearson International Airport is the primary and largest
hub for Air Canada, making it a major Star Alliance hub airport.
It is also a hub for passenger airlines Air Canada Jazz, Air
Georgian, Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines and WestJet, as well
as cargo airline FedEx Express. The airport is operated by
the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) as part of Transport
Canada's National Airports System and is one of eight Canadian
airports with facilities for United States border preclearance.
Information
desks are located in both terminals. Uniformed information
representatives are on hand to help with enquiries. Information
lines are also available for Terminal 1 (tel: (416) 247 7678)
and Terminal 3 (tel: (416) 776 5100).
Airlines
| Airline |
|
Code |
Contact |
Terminal |
| Aeromexico |
 |
AM |
800
237-6639 |
3 |
| AeroSvit
Airlines |
 |
VV |
(416)
961-5948 |
3 |
| Air
Canada |
 |
AC |
888
247-2262 |
1 |
| Air
France |
 |
AF |
800
667-2747 |
3 |
| Air
India |
 |
AI |
800
625-6424 |
1 |
| Air
Jamaica |
 |
JM |
800
523-5585 |
1 |
| Air
Transat |
 |
TS |
877
872-6728 |
3 |
| Alaska
Airlines |
 |
AS |
800
252-7522 |
3 |
| Alitalia |
 |
AZ |
800
361-8336 |
1 |
| American
Airlines |
 |
AA |
800
433-7300 |
3 |
| Austrian
Airlines |
 |
OS |
800
843-0002 |
1 |
| British
Airways |
 |
BA |
800
247-9297 |
3 |
| CanJet
Airlines |
 |
C6 |
800
809-7777 |
3 |
| Caribbean
Airlines |
 |
BW |
800
920-4225 |
3 |
| Cathay
Pacific |
 |
CX |
800
268-6868 |
3 |
| Continental
Airlines |
 |
CO |
800
523-3273 |
3 |
| Cubana |
 |
CU |
866
428-2262 |
3 |
| Delta
Air Lines |
 |
DL |
800
241-4141 |
3 |
| El
Al |
 |
LY |
416
967-4222 |
3 |
| Emirates |
 |
EK |
800
777-3999 |
1 |
| Etihad
Airways |
 |
EY |
866
938-4423 |
1 |
| EVA
Air |
 |
BR |
800
695-1188 |
3 |
| Icelandair |
 |
FI |
800
223-5500 |
1 |
| LACSA |
 |
LR |
800
400-8222 |
3 |
| Miami
Air International |
 |
LL |
305
876-3600 |
3 |
| Pakistan
International Airlines |
 |
PK |
800
578-6786 |
3 |
| Sunwing
Airlines |
 |
WG |
877
978-6946 |
1 |
| Thomas
Cook Airlines |
 |
MT |
|
3 |
| Transaero |
 |
UN |
|
3 |
| United
Airlines |
 |
UA |
800
538-2929 |
1 |
| US
Airways |
 |
US |
800
428-4322 |
1 |
| Virgin
America |
 |
VX |
877
359-8474 |
3 |
| WestJet |
 |
WS |
888
937-8538 |
3 |
Airline
Lounges
There
are several airport lounges at Pearson Airport. Star Alliance,
Skyteam, and OneWorld airlines all maintain lounges within
the airport, and there are also several "Pay-In"
lounges open for use by all passengers, regardless of airline,
frequent flyer status or class of travel.
Terminal
1
Air Canada
Maple Leaf Lounge (Star Alliance)
International (Level 3, Node F)
International – USA (Level 4, Node F)
Domestic
Plaza Premium Lounge ("Pay-In" Lounge)
International (Near Gate 177)
International – USA
Domestic
Terminal
3
American
Airlines Admirals Club (OneWorld)
British Airways The Galleries Club Lounge (OneWorld)
British Airways The Galleries First Lounge (OneWorld)
KLM Crown Lounge (Skyteam)
International
Domestic
Terminals
Inter-Terminal
Transportation
Toronto
Pearson Airport's LINK train links Terminal 1, Terminal 3,
and the Reduced Rate Parking Lot. It operates 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, and is wheelchair accessible.
Facilities
Internet
Access
Toronto
Pearson Airport has WiFi available throughout the terminals.
It offers
commercial Internet access through Bell and Boingo. There
is a fee for use of these services.
Money
and communications: Bureaux de change, ATMs, telephones and
Internet access facilities can be found in both terminals.
Eating and drinking: Bars and restaurants are located throughout
the airport.
Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, including
duty-free.
Luggage: Porter service and left-luggage facilities are available
in both terminals. Trolleys are available throughout the terminals
and parking garages. Both terminals also have lost and found
services (tel: (416) 776 7749 for Terminal 1 or 776 7751 for
Terminal 3).
Other facilities: A counselling service is available for all
passengers. Multi-denominational chapels, medical emergency
clinics and baby change facilities are located in all terminals.
Shoe-shine services are available in both terminals.
Car Rental
At Toronto Pearson International Airport
Car Hire
is available both on and off site at Toronto Pearson
International Airport, all major providers offer great deals
including carhire4lower.com
Restrooms
/ Toilets
Toilets
are available in all areas of the airport.
Disabled
facilities / Medical Facilities
There
are lifts, ramps, disabled toilets and TTY telephones in the
terminals. When making a flight reservation, travelers should
notify the airline of any special assistance request. The
inter-terminal LINK train is wheelchair-accessible. Disabled
parking spaces are provided in all parking lots. For more
information about airport accessibility, contact the terminal
information services (tel: (416) 247 7678 for Terminal 1 or
776 5100 for Terminal 3).
Business Facilities
There
is a fully equipped business center in the Sheraton Gateway
Hotel (tel: (905) 672 7000; website: www.sheraton.com/torontoairport),
with 24 meeting rooms for hire, accommodating up to 300 delegates.
Baggage
Baggage
carts are available throughout the terminals and parking garages.
The carts are $2 each, of which $0.25 is refunded when carts
are returned to a dispenser. A Smarte Carte Ambassador and
ICE kiosks are available to provide currency exchange or small
change in the baggage claim area.
Porter
services are available at both terminals. For fees and reservations,
click here.
Baggage
Storage – The Travel Store
Coat and
luggage storage facilities are available pre-security at The
Travel Store. For more information, contact one of the following
locations:
Terminal
1, Level 3: (416) 776-1313
Terminal 1, Level 3: (416) 776-2247
Terminal 3, Departures Level: (905) 612-6677
Baggage
Restrictions
All carry-on
baggage must fit safely under aircraft seats, or in overhead
bins. The acceptable size is determined by the type of aircraft,
so please check with your air carrier or travel agent. Bags
may be carried on board some aircraft, but must be soft-sided
and no larger than 112.5 cm by 11.25 cm (45 inches by 4.5
inches).
For checked
baggage, passengers are generally allowed two suitcases each;
however, airline requirements vary. Verify baggage allowances
with your air carrier or travel agent when purchasing your
ticket.
Shops
and restaurants
Travellers
at Toronto Pearson are in for a new treat. Fionn MacCool’s,
an authentic Irish pub, is now open in Terminal 3 for guests
to enjoy. The Prime Pubs family of Irish pubs and the HMSHost
Corporation announced the official opening on Friday.
“We’re very excited to have Fionn MacCool’s
in our airport,” said Janine Gervais, General Manager
of Retail for the GTAA. “Our guests are looking for
unique, comfortable places to spend time before their flight
and what better place than an Irish pub?”
The pub
features a stunning oak bar, comfortable pub seating and of
course an Irish-inspired menu. Guests can enjoy a variety
of traditional Irish favourites such as Guinness Steak and
Mushroom Crock and contemporary
favourites such as the Prime Rib Burger and Chicken Tikka
Masala. Breakfast is also served until 10:30am each day which
includes a traditional Irish Breakfast as well as HMSHost’s
convenient ‘grab and go’ items.
Toronto
Pearson is committed to providing our guests with popular
retail and dining options that provide choice and while enhancing
their airport experience. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 have
a wide selection of shops, restaurants and bars for guests
to enjoy.
Country Information
Essential
Tips for Driving in Canada
Canadians drive on the right, similar to most other countries
in the world. This brings with it it’s own set of issues
for most people from the UK. The best way to deal with having
to drive on the ‘wrong side of the road’ is to
take your time and start out slowly. Allow yourself to get
used to how it feels and as your confidence grows, then you
can proceed. Safety standards are high on Canadian roads and
although their official road death numbers are higher than
the UK, the conditions there are excellent in most places
and people utilize defensive driving. Seat belts are compulsory
and you risk being fined if you don’t wear one or ensure
others in your vehicle are wearing them.
If you’re
planning to travel through Quebec, it may be helpful to familiarise
yourself with some basic French travel phrases before you
go. If not, you can take a French phrase book with you as
many signs are only in French and you may have difficulty
understanding the road rules there.
Road Conditions
and Parking
The road conditions in Canada are generally excellent quality,
especially near the large cities and suburbs. Like any large
country, they suffer from traffic jams and congestion, but
overall it’s a pleasant place to drive. Due to the sheer
size of Canada and the fact that you cross 6 time zones going
coast to coast, you’re likely to traverse over a number
of different styles of road. There are the regular highways
and expressways, right down to long winding country roads
that seem to travel for miles through nothing but space.
You should
watch out for a very real threat from wild animals on the
road in these conditions. Signs will normally be present to
alert drivers to certain wildlife types that are seen nearby,
so slow down around these areas. Hitting a deer, elk or moose
can be a real hazard for cars, particularly when they run
across the road unexpectedly. They are large animals and there’s
a high chance that you’ll be killed if you’re
unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision with one
of these particular breeds.
Certain
parts of Canada can be extremely hazardous during winter months
so watch out for icy roads, rock avalanches, snow or other
extreme conditions. Some roads are very isolated and getting
into an accident there could mean being stranded out there
for hours with no other cars passing by. Always take a mobile
phone if you can and have the number of local emergency services
available.
Speeding
Laws in Canada
Canadians generally practice defensive driving, however there
is a very real danger of collisions from speeding. The wide,
open roads mean that some drivers become impatient and will
break the speed limits. There are a number of mobile patrols
watching for speeders and there are high fines for those that
are caught. The general speed limits are:
Motorways
– 100 km/h
Built-up Areas – 50 km/h
Road Rules
in Canada
Different provinces in Canada will have their own road rules
to familiarize you with, but overall most share similarities.
If you can plan ahead and realise that it’s essential
to take a break when driving long distances, you should find
travelling through Canada extremely pleasurable. Here are
some general tips to know about Canadian driving:
Points
systems are in place in each province, so always be aware
of your speed and don’t consider drinking and driving.
You’ll get points on your licence as well as a fine
Be aware of the speed signs – remember they’re
in kilometres and not miles
Always give way to pedestrians on pedestrian crossings
Take out full insurance if you’re planning to hire a
car in Canada. Don’t try to cut costs here, make sure
you have the best cover you can get
Obtain an International Driving Permit before you go. You
can get this from the AA, Green Flag or RAC. This is the accepted
licence in Canada when hiring a car there.
Fuel is readily available and you can pay with cash or cards.
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