Making Travel Painless with Toronto Pearson

Summer is upon us and that means: air travel, baby! Torononians know that the best way to get from point A to point B is through none other than our world class airport, Toronto Pearson. But did you know that there are ways to make the journey seamless? Everyone (especially parents) deserves this information because less time spent in lines means less meltdowns and less stress and that in itself is cause for celebration.

Here are some hot tips to get you to your gate in record time:

TIP 1: Take advantage of YYZ EXPRESS. If you’re travelling through Pearson Airport, you can now book your security screening time in advance at torontopearson.com. YYZ Express locations are open during the following hours:

T1 Domestic and International: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm

T1 US destinations: 4:00 am to 9:00 am & 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

T3 Domestic and International: 4:00 am to 8:00 pm

T3 US destinations: 3:30 am to 11:30 am

Appointment availability is limited. Reserve your spot early to get the time you prefer.

TIP 2: Plan ahead for your US departures by downloading the Mobile Passport Control app, which will expedite your customs declaration process.

TIP 3: Check the new live wait times dashboard for real-time information ahead of arriving at the airport. Plan your home departure time accordingly.

TIP 4: If you want to plan further in advance, you’ll want to take a look at the peak travel times dashboard that was also introduced by Pearson, so passengers can look ahead to know if they’ll be passing through the airport during a busy period

TIP 5: When flying back to Canada, take advantage of Advance CBSA Declaration which lets you submit your customs and immigration declaration up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada, giving you a faster border experience and saving them time at Pearson. Passengers who complete Advance Declaration will have access to an Express Lane in the customs area, further saving them time

BONUS TIP: Make sure you’re following @torontopearson on Instagram to stay up to date with the latest tools and advances they’re constantly putting in place to make your air travel experience as easy as possible.