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YYZ Lester B. Pearson International Airport

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Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) serves Toronto, about 19 km west of Toronto. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYYZ
ICAOCYYZ
ServesToronto
From centre19 km
Non-stop147
Airlines46
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation173 m

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The airport in numbers

Lester B. Pearson International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lester B. Pearson International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 46M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 50M in 2019.

Passengers / year
46M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
50M
in 2019
Elevation
173 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Passengers per year, 1999–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Lester B. Pearson International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Toronto

The airport is about 19 km west of Toronto, about 40 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. Estimated fare to the centre: C$35–C$56.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~28 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~40 minC$35–C$56
Private transfer~40 minfixed upfront
Car rental~40 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~C$35–C$56 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Toronto ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 147 destinations, operated by 46 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Canada · WestJet · Air Transat · United Airlines · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · US Airways · Lufthansa · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Caribbean Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Lester B. Pearson International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Toronto shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to the centre of Toronto?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). The airport is about 19 km west of Toronto, about 40 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Toronto?
Roughly C$35–C$56 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Lester B. Pearson International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Toronto?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Lester B. Pearson International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Lester B. Pearson International Airport?
About 147 destinations, including Montreal, New York, Atlanta, Chicago. 46 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Lester B. Pearson International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Lester B. Pearson International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lester B. Pearson International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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