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for Toronto, Canada (YYZ)

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  • 97 of 98 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Delicate_Orchid

    2 Stars One of the worst airports in the world Review with images 06/08/2006
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages clean, good security

    Disadvantages Disadvantages long queues at immigration, customs, security and baggage claim, not much shopping or dining

    If you are planning a trip to Toronto, you will encounter Toronto Pearson International Airport, also known as Lester B. Pearson International Airport or YYZ. The airport now consists of three terminals. Established in 1939, this airport is located approximately 20 miles from downtown Toronto and is ranked at number 28 amongst the world's busiest airports, handling nearly 30 million passengers in 2005. But is the airport really equipped to please all these travellers? ***Arrival and immigration *** Travelling with British Airways means that you will be arriving at and departing from Terminal 3 ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    toneboy7

    1 Star Dig out the hiking boots! 24/08/2000
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Quickly through Candian immigration & customs

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Far too much walking!

    Recently I had the misfortune to fly into Pearson International Airport on a trip from Glasgow to Atlanta. Nothing wrong with the flight, or indeed with the view on the way in (Toronto looks like a beautiful city from the air, just on the edge of Lake Ontario). The airport itself is pretty grim, with lots of concrete in evidence. However I had been told about this, and even warned that there was lots of walking to do, but trust me you cannot prepare for the amount of walking ahead of you. However upon landing it seemed okay. Canadian immigration was very swift in processing us, and once we ... more
  • 5 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Opinionated4

    2 Stars Why oh why did I try. 07/05/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good food.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No order in the gates, people weren't very helpful and my legs got tired.

    I first stepped foot into the Toronto airport on my way to Edmonton. I was talking to a guy beside me, also heading to Edmonton, and he was telling me how terribly confusing it was to try and find your way around this airport. Well, let me tell you, I wasn't about to take his word for it. No, I thought I could figure it out no problem. First I stepped out from my gate and asked the nearest person where my gate was. He stared down at my ticket, stared up at me, then back down to my ticket. Now I think I had realized that he had no clue at all before he did because after a few half sentences and ... more
  • 11 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Vistaway

    1 Star Welcome to Terminal 1 - Welcome to Hell 08/07/2000
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Rats love it!

    Disadvantages 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 from the start, when some brilliant architect decided to put the parking gagrage on the TOP of the Terminal. This has essentially turned the ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    johnnycanuck

    4 Stars Everything has changed with brand new Terminal 1 07/06/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Big, Shiny, New

    Disadvantages 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. Some have compared it to the new terminal at CDG. With its sweeping ceiling in the main concourse, I prefer to think of it as a modern version of ... more
  • 18 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 MAllen400

    Member since 22/10/2002

    Reviews written: 116

    5 Stars Toronto Pearson International Airport 23/09/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages clean and helpful

    Disadvantages Disadvantages small duty free

    On arriving in Toronto for a holiday we landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Dont worry if you are told you will arrive at Lester B Pearson or YYZ as this is all names for the same airport. The important thing is that it is 18 miles from here to Toronto We arrived on Air Canada so arrived at Terminal 1. To get from the plane to the terminal is quite fast as you have the slow moving escalator or the fast one which most of us went on and we were soon getting ready to show our passports. Here dont be surprised if you are asked a lot of questions, a lot more than we ever have been ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    aardvaark

    2 Stars Poor security at T2 Pearson 21/11/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages T2 at least is clean and modern

    Disadvantages 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 about an hour a newly arrived passenger drew the guards attention to the bag. The reply she got was "Oh, don't bother, it is empty" !!! This guard ... more
  • 0 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    sleepyhead123

    5 Stars O Canada - YYZ has a new T1 23/11/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages big, beautful, NEW

    Disadvantages 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 to choose from. I was surprised to see that McDonalds was still not in place. The staff were friendly, helpful and supportive unlike the staff at ... more
  • 1 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    deb1701

    3 Stars This Aint No Technological Freeway 05/12/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Gateway to another world

    Disadvantages 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. This year I went again with my husband and I was right all those years ago, it is a long long long walk. I know they are only doing their job but ... more
  • 1 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    cacou

    3 Stars Old 01/09/2000
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages effective

    Disadvantages 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 excellent thing since the receptionnist where pretty and sweet. ... more
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