Toronto, Canada (YYZ) > Reviews

Advantages: Rats love it!
Disadvantages: Old, dangerous, depressing, bad design, no services, dirty, rude staff, Satan as a neighbour

Few airports can offer a more depressing or unpleasant experience than Pearson International (YYZ) in Mississauga, near Toronto. But arriving at the airport is like Russian Roulette - fly into Terminal 3 and enjoy a world-class terminal; fly into Terminal 2 and you can survive on an old badly-designed building that has been rebuilt to some improvement; but fly into Terminal 1 and say goodbye to all that is right with the world. Terminal 1 was a disaster ... Read review

Advantages: Big, Shiny, New
Disadvantages: Rail link between terminals incomplete; Some flights still leave from old T2

Ignore those pre-2004 reviews -- they describe a state of affairs that simply doesn't exist anymore. I have been flying in and out of Pearson for years, and the new Terminal 1 makes all the difference in the world. Though a portion of it is still under construction, most Air Canada flights (and those of its Star Alliance partners) now use the new terminal. It is well laid out, architecturally impressive, and features attractive dining and shopping. ... Read review

Advantages: T2 at least is clean and modern
Disadvantages: Getting out of the airport is a nightmare by road

Since my wife is wheelchair bound and we had arrived early, we sat in the Special Assistance departure area in T2 for some 3-4 hours in October this year (2001). A number of passengers arrived after us and left before us. The area has its own security guard but frankly she was as much use as a chocolate fireguard. We noticed that someone had left a carrier bag under one of the seats and waited to see what would happen. Absolutely nothing !! After ... Read review

Advantages: big, beautful, NEW
Disadvantages: a little too big

After departing from YYZ to my journery to my former country of residence; England, i was blinded by the beautiful new T1 although it was reminded me of Paris Charles De Gualle Airport. The new T1 was big. modern but easy to get lost in. Everything was all over the pklace including Check-in. They had an absoloute gigantic food court, it was B 747 compared to T3's food court efforts. There were several cafe's and restaraunts and fast food parllours ... Read review

Advantages: Gateway to another world
Disadvantages: Large expanse of area, confusing terminals.

OK After much thought I am going to try and tidy my report up. This is my first one so please bear with me if it is a bit sloppy. On arrival in Toronto the first thing we saw was SNOW SNOW and more SNOW. Both tired but very excited, we began our long long trek through the terminal to Immigration. Unfortunately this airport is way too big, which makes for a lot of walking. I thought it was just me as a child that thought it when Iw as last there. ... Read review

Advantages: effective
Disadvantages: ugly

The Toronto airport is one of the most ugly airports I have ever visited. I went to Fortlaulerdale, Montreal and other places and Toronto wins the prize for the most old and badly built airport. The corridors are confusing and everything looks decrepid. You have to go there for yourself to see this. If you can avoid going to Toronto do so. The restaurants aren't that bad. The food is good. The duty free shop isn't bad either. The service was the only ... Read review

Advantages: modern, good service
Disadvantages: none

Pearson Airport, just outside of Toronto, in Mississauga (Ontario) is one of the finest I've had the pleasure of depatring and arriving at. No long lines at customs nor at departures(especially in new Terminal Three). Many shopping options for last minute souvenirs and other taxfree goodies, as well as interesting and particularly light architecture. Pearson is a well oiled machine with good service, clean facilities and decent foods for those who ... Read review