YYZ pickup guides

Picking someone up at Toronto Pearson?

Straight answers to the things people actually search before a Pearson pickup — how long each step takes, when it's busy, and where to go. Backed by CurbSync's live tracking of YYZ arrivals.

How long after landing should you pick someone up?

The full landing-to-curb breakdown: taxi, deplane, customs, bags, walk.

How long does customs take at Pearson?

By terminal, time of day, and clearance method (NEXUS, kiosk, officer).

How long does baggage claim take at Pearson?

When bags hit the belt, by aircraft size, priority tag, and terminal.

Busiest times to pick up at Pearson

Peak arrival banks, quiet windows, and weekday vs weekend vs holiday.

Where to pick up arrivals — Terminal 1 & 3

Which terminal, arrivals vs departures, and how to avoid circling.

When to leave home for a Pearson pickup

Working the curb time back through your own drive and traffic.