Toronto Pearson Airport Transfer (YYZ)

Toronto Pearson International Airport (IATA: YYZ) is Canada's busiest airport and the main international hub for eastern Canada, handling over 50 million passengers annually. Terminal 1 handles Air Canada and most international carriers; Terminal 3 handles WestJet, Sunwing, Porter codeshares, and US regional carriers. The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) runs from T1 to Union Station in 25 minutes — T3 is not connected to the UP Express. A LocalsRide driver meets you inside the arrivals hall of your specified terminal.

YYZ Transfer Times

Financial District and Union Station: 28 km, 30–50 min. Yorkville (hotels, shopping): 29 km, 32–55 min. King West and Entertainment District: 27 km, 28–50 min. Scarborough: 40 km, 45–70 min. Oakville: 30 km, 30–45 min. Niagara Falls: 130 km, 90–120 min.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which terminal at Toronto Pearson handles my airline?

Terminal 1: Air Canada (all routes), United, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and most major international carriers. Terminal 3: WestJet, Sunwing, Flair, and several US regional carriers. Check your boarding pass — the terminal is printed or shown in the airline app. The UP Express only departs from T1; T3 passengers must take the Terminal Link bus to T1 or use taxis/Uber from outside T3 arrivals directly.

Can I go from Toronto Airport directly to Niagara Falls?

Yes — private car transfers from YYZ to Niagara Falls (130 km via QEW, 90–120 min) are popular with visitors arriving on international flights who want to see Niagara before or instead of staying in Toronto. The journey crosses the QEW and follows Lake Ontario's shoreline through the Niagara Peninsula. Many visitors combine a Niagara night with a Toronto arrival at YYZ and departure from YYZ or Buffalo Niagara (BUF).