Full-day stopover at Toronto between two international flights
I have booked round-trip tickets from Paris to Chicago, departing in a few weeks.
The return leg, operated by Air Canada, includes a connection at Toronto (YYZ). The arrival from Chicago is scheduled early in the morning, and the outbound flight is to take off around 8pm.
I would spend better time seeing the city than sitting for hours in the international terminal. As EU resident, can I get a visa to leave the airport for the day? Also, are there any left luggage facilities available?
Best Answer
Back from the aforementioned trip, I could enter Canada without hassles.
In Toronto Pearson airport, there is a left luggage facility located on departures level, at the far right end when looking toward the gates, close to the A section of check-in counters. It is operated by a small luggage and souvenirs shop and it costs $5 (Canadian) to store a small bag for the day.
Instead of heading to the city, we rented a car and drove to the Niagara Falls, which are 130km away, 1 hour and half. That's another nice option to spend the day. The directions are very easy : 427 south, QEW nearly all the way to the US border then 420.
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Can you leave the airport during a layover in Toronto?
If your Toronto layover is less than 4 hours, we don't recommend leaving the airport. Pearson Airport is a wonderful place to spend a few hours! There's free wifi, lots of iPads to use, plenty of seats, and lounges if you can get access!Can I leave airport during layover for international flights?
Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover while traveling internationally! However, it is never easy as compared to the domestic layover. For instance, the country you're in could require a visa even to visit.Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Toronto?
Connecting flights between Canada and the United States If you are travelling from a Canadian destination and connecting through Toronto to the U.S. you will not need to collect your baggage, but you will have to clear security and U.S. Customs before boarding your flight.Am I allowed to leave the airport during a layover Canada?
Yes you can. You will clear immigration in Toronto upon your arrival from the US. If you leave the secure zone to leave the terminal, you will have to go through security before you can go to the gate for your onward flight (to YFC?)9 HOUR LAYOVER IN TORONTO 🛬 | North America Backpacking 🎒
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