Is a 40 min layover in Toronto long enough?
A 40 minutes layover at YYZ (Toronto) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 40 minutes enough for a layover at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Workable only for a same-terminal domestic-to-domestic connection with no rescreening required.
What is the minimum connection time at YYZ?
Minimum connection times at Lester B Pearson International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 75 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 40 minutes connection at YYZ on an international flight?
40 minutes is below the 75-minute international MCT at Lester B Pearson International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. The Link Train, an automated people mover, connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 in about 8-10 minutes of ride time, but factoring in walking to and from platforms and waiting, allow 20-25 minutes between the farthest gates. Passengers connecting from an international arrival onto a US-bound flight must clear Canadian customs/immigration and then US Preclearance (full US CBP screening) before reaching the departure gate, which is the single biggest time sink in the building.
How much time do I need for a layover at YYZ?
We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Lester B Pearson International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 20 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 25 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at YYZ?
Air Canada and most partner airlines have transfer/rebooking desks in both terminals, typically near the Link Train stations and international arrivals areas, where missed-connection passengers should go immediately for automatic rebooking onto the next available flight.