YYZ layover guide: what to do at Toronto Pearson

🛋️ Lounge access at YYZShowers, food and quiet seats on your layover. Check which YYZ lounges Priority Pass covers.

What to do by layover length

Under 4 hours: stay in the airport

Some US-bound flights clear US Preclearance in Toronto before departure.

4 to 8 hours

A short city visit can work if your passport allows entry. Allow about 50 minutes round trip, plus immigration both ways and at least 2 hours before departure to get back through security.

8 hours or more: leave the airport

UP Express train to Union Station, about 25 minutes.

Transit and visa basics

Most visitors need an eTA or a visa to enter or fly through Canada; rules depend on your passport. Official source. Also check your airline's connection rules and the official Toronto Pearson website.

Lounges

Lounge access depends on your airline, ticket class, or a membership. Search Priority Pass lounges at YYZ, or check lounge listings on the airport's website.

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Store your bags

Heading into Toronto for a few hours? Drop your bags at a luggage storage spot.

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Airport transfer

Short on time? A pre-booked ride takes the guesswork out of getting to the city and back.

Book a transfer with Kiwitaxi Welcome Pickups GetTransferAffiliate link

Tours near Toronto

Long layover? Short tours that fit your time:

GetYourGuide tours in Toronto Viator tours in TorontoAffiliate link

Airport hotels

Sheraton Gateway Hotel is connected to Terminal 3. For an overnight or a day room:

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Delayed or missed your connection?

Under EU and UK rules (EU261/UK261), delayed or cancelled flights can qualify for compensation.

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Stay connected

Airport Wi-Fi can be slow or time-limited. An eSIM gives you data the moment you land.

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Last checked: October 16, 2026. Times are typical and can change with traffic, construction and timetables. Confirm before you leave the airport. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.

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