6:30 am flight from pearson

[TraceyDisney2008]

We leave on a Sunday morning at 6:30 from Terminal 1. What time should we arrive at the airport, I have only flown from Terminal 2 before amd am getting worried that customs will be busier from Terminal 1.

 

[Alderbrook]

We leave on a Sunday morning at 6:30 from Terminal 1. What time should we arrive at the airport, I have only flown from Terminal 2 before amd am getting worried that customs will be busier from Terminal 1.

I flew to Vegas in the middle of the afternoon from terminal 1 & went right thru customs, it wasn't busy & this was Easter weekend. If I remember correctly (this was 5 years ago) they just check your passport & that customs form you fill out. It wasn't a big deal.

We've always arrived 3 hours early at Pearson & that's still what they recommend. US customs opens at 4:30 am.

http://gtaa.com/en/travellers/departing/travelling_to_the_us/

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

From Toronto to any destination outside of Canada 3 hrs.

 

[AndyMcV]

I'd stay over at the Sheraton Gateway hotel right in Pearson. It's super convenient.

Also, from the Pearson website...

For flights within Canada, check in at least 90 minutes prior to departure.
For flights to the U.S., check in a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure.
For international flights, check in a minimum of 2 hours prior to departure.

 

[sjsjbrook]

I have always arrived 2 hours before the flight. The airport usually isn't very busy at 4:30 am so you will have no issues getting through customes.

 

[grantclaire]

We have a 630 AM flight out of Pearson on AC as well in December. The AC website recommends 90 mins before the flight. I do like to get there early if we can.

 

[TraceyDisney2008]

I think the Sheraton is a good idea and 4:30 sounds reasonable.