When it comes to traveling via air, the biggest headache has to be navigating through the airport. There are many numerous airports around the world, each different from the other. Most of us dread this part but it is unavoidable.
If you are not figuring out your way to the airport, you are struggling with the long security check lines or lost on where to spend the rest of the hours before your scheduled flight. But you already know this.
This is why we want you to shed all that fear and take a deep breath, especially if your next travel involves using the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada.
By the time you are done reading this, you will have a list of excellent lounges at the Pearson Airport where you can relax and kill some time while waiting for your flight.
About Toronto Airport YYZ
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), also known as Pearson or Pearson Airport, is the primary international airport that serves Toronto and its metropolitan areas. According to Wikipedia, Pearson Airport is the busiest and largest airport in Canada. In 2018, the airport handled 49.5M passengers, making it the 31st busiest airport around the world. In the Americas, it ranks as the second-busiest air passenger gateway.
Pearson Airport has two major terminals, 1 and 3, which handle all domestic, international, and trans-border passengers. At the moment, over 75 airlines use Pearson Airport.
Some of the leading passenger airlines operating at the Pearson Airport include:
- Air Canada
- Air France
- British Airways
- Air Italy
- American Airlines
- EgyptAir
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- KLM
- Korean Air
- United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
The below lounges are available for passengers traveling with any airline:
- Plaza Premium Lounges- situated in both terminals
- Air France- KLM Lounge
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
- Air Canada Signature Suite
- American Airlines Admirals Club
Lounges at Toronto Airport
Plaza Premium Lounge (Domestic Departures)
Locations
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3
Directions
For the lounge in Terminal 1: it is close to Gate D20, on the airside of Terminal 1 for domestic departures. After security check, go to level 3 and look for domestic flights, then turn to your right.
For the lounge in Terminal 3: it is on the airside, between Gate B23 and B24.
Services offered
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Alcohol
- Internet terminals and Wi-Fi
- Shower
- Newspapers/magazines
- Fax
- Telephone
- Accepts digital cards
- Information on flights
- Refreshments
- Smoking not allowed
- Access for disabled
Hours of operation
05:00 – 22:30 Sunday- Monday
Cost
The rate is on an hourly basis, taxes not included.
- 1 hour (available before 10:00 am only) = $30
- 2 hours = $50
- 3 hour = $60
- 6 hour = $80
- Children between age 2-11 get a 30% discount
Conditions
The lounge is only accessible to domestic departure. An adult must accompany all children accessing the lounge. Additionally, they offer free admission to children under 2-years.
They also have a dress code- semi-casual. Alcoholic drinks are only available from 11:00 am daily. Any international or interstate telephone calls and fax services are charged.
If you have made a reservation, you need to cancel 24-hours prior for you to get a full refund. With a reservation, you can access the lounge an hour before or after you have made a reservation. However, your booking will start once you enter the premise.
Plaza Premium Lounge (International Departures)
Location
Airside of Terminal 1 after security
Directions
After security check, proceed to level 3. The Lounge is close Gate E77.
Services offered
- Internet terminals and Wi-Fi
- Refreshments
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking not allowed
- Telephone
- Magazines/newspaper
- Accepts digital cards
- Flights information
- Alcohol
- Shower
- TV
Hours of operation
05:00 – 01:30 Sunday- Monday
Cost
The rate is on an hourly basis, taxes not included.
- 1 hour (available before 10:00 am only) = $30
- 2 hours = $50
- 3 hour = $60
- 6 hour = $80
- Children between age 2-11 get a 30% discount
Conditions
Only accessible to international departures, meaning domestic departures and US trans-border passengers cannot use the lounge. An adult must accompany all children. Additionally, children under the age of 2-years are admitted for free.
The dress code is always semi-casual. Alcoholic drinks are only available from 11:00 daily. Any telephone calls and fax services are also chargeable.
Plaza Premium Lounge (USA)
Location
Terminal 1 airside for USA departures
Directions
After security, proceed to the escalators and go down to the next level. The lounge is between to Gate F53 and Gate F55.
Services offered
- Disabled access
- Internet terminals and WiFi
- Smoking not allowed
- Alcohol/ refreshments
- Air conditioning
- Information on flights
- Accepts digital cards
- Shower
- TV
- Magazines/newspaper
- Premium food
- 18+ Cardholder
Hours of operation
05:00 – 20:30 Sunday- Monday
Cost
The rate is on an hourly basis, taxes not included.
- 1 hour (available before 10:00 am only) = $30
- 2 hours = $50
- 3 hour = $60
- 6 hour = $80
- Children between age 2-11 get a 30% discount
Conditions
This lounge is only accessible to passengers traveling to the USA, which means domestic and international passengers cannot access the lounge. Children under 2-years are admitted for free. However, an adult has to accompany any child wanting to access the lounge. The dress code is always smart casual and alcoholic drinks are only served from 11:00 daily.
If you have made a reservation, you need to cancel 24-hours prior for you to get a full refund. With a reservation, you can access the lounge an hour before or after you have made a reservation. However, your booking will start once you enter the premise.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Location
Terminal 1 inside security (Domestic Departures)
Directions
It is situated in Terminal 1, Domestic Departures (inside security). It is close to Gate 153
Services offered
- Beverages- beer, wine, liquor, and spirits
- Newspapers & magazines
- Printers & Copiers
- 18+ Cardholder
- Conference Rooms
- Showers
- Premium foods
- Internet terminals and Wi-Fi
- Snacks
- TVs
Hours of operation
1-hour before First Departure – Last Departure (Sunday- Monday)
Cost
No reservation is needed to access the lounge. However, a Priority Pass will help you access the lounge more easily. The lounge is only reserved for passengers with particular credentials like premium tickets, elite status, and other requirements for entry.
Conditions
An adult must accompany all children.
Air Canada Signature Suite
Location
Terminal 1, International Departures (inside security)
Directions
In terminal 1, International Departures area (inside security) head to Gate E77. The lounge is next to the Plaza Premium Lounge.
Services offered
- Premium foods
- Beverages- beer, wine, spirits, and liquor
- Smoking not allowed
- Flight monitors
- Snacks
- WiFi
Hours of operation
First Departure – Last Departure (Sunday – Monday)
Cost
No reservation is needed to access the lounge. However, a Priority Pass will help you access the lounge more easily. The lounge is only reserved for passengers with particular credentials like premium tickets, elite status, and other requirements for entry.
Conditions
An adult must accompany all children.
American Airlines Admirals Club
Location
Terminal 3 inside security (USA)
Directions
The lounge is located inside Terminal 3 inside security, where trans-border or USA flights gates are located. Once you are here, turn right after the security clearing checkpoints.
Services offered
- Beverages- wine, beer, spirits, and liquor
- Newspapers & magazines
- 18+ Cardholder
- Printers & Copiers
- Flight Monitors
- Internet and Wi-Fi
- Snacks
- Smoking not allowed
- TVs
Hours of operation
5:00am – 8:00pm- Sunday- Friday
5:00am – 7:30pm- Saturday
Cost
Entry charges can be paid at their front desk. They charge $59 per person.
Conditions
The lounge does not require any reservations. They accept walk-in customers, at a charge, of course. However, access to the lounge will depend on its capacity.
Air France – KLM Lounge
Location
Terminal 3 airside, international departures
Directions
The lounge is situated inside the security checkpoint for international departures. Go past the Duty-Free shops, above Gate C33.
Services offered
- Disabled Access
- Internet/WiFi
- Refreshments/ alcohol
- Flight Information
- Fax
- No Smoking
- TC
- Air Conditioning
- Accepts digital cards
- Magazines/newspapers
- Printers & Copiers
Hours of operation
08:00 – 00:00 (Hours may vary depending on seasonal changes)
Cost
No reservation is required. However, you can purchase a one-time lounge pass that will guarantee you a set while you wait for your flight.
Alternatively, you can get a Priority Pass, which qualifies you for access to over 1,200 airport lounges across the world.
Conditions
The lounge is available to Terminal 3 international departures only. There is a maximum stay of 3-hours. Also, admission for children under 2-years is free.
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