YYZ · Toronto · Terminal T1
Air Canada Check-in at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Air Canada departs from Terminal T1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
Air Canada check-in rules at YYZ
Step-by-step at Toronto Pearson International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Air Canada app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T1
Air Canada flights at YYZ depart only from Terminal T1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T1 main hall, automated bag-drop islands
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure (long-haul) / 2 hours (domestic), closes 60 minutes before international, 45 minutes before domestic. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T1 gates D1–F99 (domestic, US, international split airside)
Allow 10–25 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes (domestic) / 45 minutes (international) before departure; gate closes 15 minutes before.
Boarding Air Canada at YYZ
Terminal T1 notes
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Typical gates
Air Canada flights typically depart from gates T1 gates D1–F99 (domestic, US, international split airside).
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Walk time
Expect 10–25 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T1 has extensive food court including Tim Hortons, Booster Juice, multiple sit-down restaurants. Duty-free covers all major brands.
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Lounges
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic + Star Alliance Gold). Air Canada Signature Suite (Business + Aeroplan Super Elite). Both in T1.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane at T1 security. Stroller drop at gate. Kids' play area near T1 gate D24.
Known issues at YYZ with Air Canada
US pre-clearance adds 60–90 minutes
Problem: US-bound flights from YYZ have full US Customs pre-clearance — you clear US immigration at YYZ before boarding.
Solution: Allow 3+ hours at YYZ for US flights. The benefit is arriving in the US as a domestic passenger (much faster on arrival).
Winter weather delays
Problem: YYZ has frequent snow/ice delays December–March. De-icing operations can add 30–90 minutes to departures.
Solution: Build buffer time for winter connections through YYZ. Check Air Canada's app for real-time updates and rebooking options.
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