Connecting Guide @ Pearson, Tornoto:• Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re connecting through Toronto Pearson, and a few things to help you fill the time between your flights.
International From the U.S.A.
Connecting overseas, to Mexico or the Caribbean? You may be required to transit through customs before you connect. Refer to the table below for specific details about your flight.
CONNECTION CUSTOMS REQUIRED
Domestic* flight to Domestic flight No Customs required
Domestic flight to U.S. flight U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Domestic flight to International flight No Customs required
U.S. flight to Domestic flight Canada Border Services Agency**
International flight to Domestic flight Canada Border Services Agency
International flight to International flight Canada Border Services Agency
* Domestic flights are flights within Canada.
** Canada Border Services Agency combines the processes of Canada Customs, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Canada Food Inspection Services.
*** Some International to U.S. connecting flights at Terminal 1 do not require passengers to clear CBSA before clearing U.S. CBP inspection.
NEXUS is a partnership program between CBSA and U.S. CBP that allows members to clear the border faster in both countries when travelling between the United States and Canada.
CANPASS is a CBSA program that allows members to clear the border faster when travelling into Canadian airports.
For more information about the Customs process, review the CBSA website
Connecting to a International flight - Within Terminal 1
Confirm with your airline that your baggage is tagged for your connecting flight. If so, follows the signs to your connecting gate. En route you will be processed through Canada Customs at their Satellite Primary Inspection Line, dedicated for connecting passengers.
If your baggage is not tagged through to your final destination please follow the Baggage Claim signs to retrieve your baggage for Canada Customs processing. Then proceed to your airline for baggage re-tagging.
Connecting to a International flight – Within Terminal 3
Toronto Pearson is your first point of entry into Canada. Therefore, although your baggage tag receipts may state that your baggage is tagged through to your final destination you are required to pick them up for Canada Customs processing. Following that, you will drop off your bags at the connection drop off belt.
If your baggage is not tagged through to your final destination please proceed to your airline check in desk for your connecting flight.
Connecting to a Domestic flight
Toronto Pearson is your first point of entry into Canada. Therefore, although your baggage tag receipts may state that your luggage is tagged through to your final destination you are required to pick them up for Canada Customs processing. Following that, you will drop off your bags at the connection drop off belt.
If your baggage is not tagged through to your final destination please proceed to your airline check in desk for your connecting flight.
Toronto Pearson has one of the most efficient baggage claims anywhere. If you need to claim your baggage here, you can easily find it using our baggage area map
The fastest way to get around is using the LINK train. It’s free, wheelchair accessible, and connects you to terminals 1 & 3 in minutes.
If you have a little time to spend at Toronto Pearson between flights, check out some of the great shops, handy services and top-notch restaurants. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it here.
Longer Layovers
For guests with longer layovers, there are a number of hotels just a short distance away.
For more information on Connecting through Toronto Pearson, please call:
• Terminal 1: 416-AIRPORT (416-247-7678) or 1-866-207-1690
LINK Train
• Free and fully wheelchair accessible, you’re going to love the LINK Train.
It offers transportation 24/7 and connects you to:
• Terminal 1
• Terminal 3 and the Sheraton Gateway Hotel
• Viscount Station Value Park Lot and Value Park Garage
Catch the LINK train
Terminal 1 Station
Located on Level 5 of the Terminal 1 Parking Garage.
How to get there:
• From the terminal: Take the West Pedestrian Bridge, located on Level 2, to the Parking Garage and follow the signs to the elevator and escalator.
Terminal 3 Station / Sheraton Gateway Hotel Station
Located in the Terminal 3 / Sheraton hotel pedestrian bridge.
How to get there:
• From the terminal: Go to Level 3 and follow signs up the escalator and elevator to the Sheraton Gateway hotel.
• From the Hotel lobby: Access to the train platform is available from the hotel lobby.
Value Park Lot and Value Park Garage
Located at Viscount Station.
How to get there:
• Viscount Station is located on Viscount Road, between American Drive and Highway 409.
Schedule
TIME DAY OF WEEK TRAIN MODE MAX. WAITING TIME
0300 - 0745 Monday through Sunday Dual Train Shuttle 4 min
0745 - 1130 Monday through Sunday Single Train Shuttle 8 min
1130 - 0000 Monday through Friday Dual Train Shuttle 4 min
0000 - 0300 Monday through Friday Single Train Shuttle 8 min
1130 - 2300 Saturday and Sunday Dual Train Shuttle 4 min
2300 - 0300 Saturday and Sunday Single Train Shuttle 8 min
