Toronto Pearson Airport Lounges
Lester B. Pearson International Airport · Toronto, Canada
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is Air Canada's main hub, and most of its lounges sit in Terminal 1 — the tiered Air Canada family of Maple Leaf Lounges, the Café and the flagship Signature Suite, alongside two Plaza Premium lounges that sell day passes. Terminal 3 holds the Air France-KLM and American Airlines Admirals Club lounges for their own alliance passengers.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
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Air Canada Signature Suite
The Air Canada Signature Suite in Terminal 1 is Pearson's flagship — a full-service restaurant and premium bar reserved for Air Canada long-haul Signature Class (international business) passengers. It sits two floors above the international Maple Leaf Lounge and is the standout YYZ experience for those who qualify.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Air Canada's international Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 1's Concourse E is the carrier's flagship Star Alliance lounge at YYZ, serving Star Alliance Gold, Maple Leaf Club members and premium-cabin passengers. The most consistent branded-airline option for Air Canada and Star Alliance flyers.
Plaza Premium Lounge Yyz T1
The Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 (remodelled in late 2022) is an independent lounge that welcomes pay-in guests as well as Plaza Premium members, so you can get in without airline status or a specific alliance. A flexible choice for most T1 departures.
American Airlines Admirals Club
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 3, remodelled in 2017, serves eligible oneworld passengers and Admirals Club members with power at every seat, wireless charging and a bar. The go-to lounge for oneworld flyers at YYZ.
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Air Canada Café
★4.5The Air Canada Café at Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 is a casual, pay-in Air Canada space — a lighter, café-style stop rather than a full Maple Leaf Lounge. It's a handy option in Terminal 1…
The Air Canada Signature Suite is Toronto Pearson's flagship lounge, reserved for Air Canada long-haul business-class Signature Service passengers. Located two floors above the…
The Air France-KLM Lounge sits airside in Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson, serving Air France and KLM premium-cabin passengers and eligible SkyTeam status holders. It's also reachable on…
The domestic Plaza Premium Lounge at Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 went through a complete transformation when it was remodelled in late 2022. It welcomes Plaza Premium members and pay-in…
The Toronto Pearson Lounge by Plaza Premium in Terminal 1 accommodates over 110 guests across 2,600 square feet, with sleek, modern touches. Guests enjoy international and local cuisines,…
Air Canada's international Maple Leaf Lounge is in Terminal 1, Concourse E, near the security checkpoint and gate E77. It welcomes Star Alliance Gold customers, Maple Leaf Club members and…
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Express is located in Terminal 1, Concourse F — the US Transborder area — in the commuter / Express section near gates F84-F99. It serves premium Air Canada…
The American Airlines Admirals Club at Toronto Pearson Terminal 3 was remodelled in 2017 with a modern design, power outlets at every seat, wireless charging, a selection of snacks and a…
Lester B. Pearson International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is Air Canada's home at Pearson and holds the bulk of the airport's lounges. The tiered Air Canada family lives here — the international Maple Leaf Lounge in Concourse E, the US Transborder Maple Leaf Lounge in Concourse F, the Air Canada Café, and the flagship Signature Suite for long-haul business passengers. Two Plaza Premium lounges round out the terminal with independent, pay-in and member access.
- —Air Canada's hub — the Star Alliance Maple Leaf Lounges are here
- —Signature Suite serves Air Canada long-haul Signature Class passengers
- —Two Plaza Premium lounges sell day passes and take Plaza Premium membership
- —Separate Maple Leaf Lounges for international (Concourse E) and US transborder (Concourse F)
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 handles a mix of international and US carriers outside the Air Canada hub. Its lounge coverage is leaner: the Air France-KLM Lounge serves those carriers' premium passengers on DragonPass, and the American Airlines Admirals Club covers oneworld flyers. Both are airside.
- —Air France-KLM Lounge is reachable on DragonPass
- —American Airlines Admirals Club serves oneworld passengers and members
- —Leaner lounge coverage than Terminal 1
- —Both lounges are airside after security
How to get into lounges at YYZ.
Toronto Pearson is largely an airline- and alliance-driven lounge airport. Air Canada and Star Alliance status open the Maple Leaf Lounges in Terminal 1, oneworld covers the Admirals Club in Terminal 3, and Air France-KLM's lounge is reachable on DragonPass. For travellers without status, the two Plaza Premium lounges in Terminal 1 sell pay-in entry and accept Plaza Premium membership. Always check which terminal your lounge is in before you clear security.
Air Canada & Star Alliance
Star Alliance Gold, Maple Leaf Club members and Air Canada premium-cabin passengers use the Maple Leaf Lounges in Terminal 1 — the international lounge in Concourse E and the US Transborder lounge in Concourse F. Long-haul Signature Class passengers also get the Signature Suite.
Star Alliance
Air Canadaoneworld
The American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 3 serves eligible oneworld passengers and Admirals Club members. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
oneworld
American AirlinesPlaza Premium
Plaza Premium membership opens both Plaza Premium lounges in Terminal 1 — the domestic Plaza Premium Lounge and the Toronto Pearson Lounge by Plaza Premium. Both also welcome pay-in guests.
Plaza PremiumDragonPass
DragonPass is accepted at the Air France-KLM Lounge in Terminal 3. Coverage is narrow at YYZ, so confirm the specific lounge and terminal before you travel.
DragonPassWalk-in day pass
The two Plaza Premium lounges in Terminal 1 welcome pay-in guests, so you can get into a lounge without airline status. Booking ahead online is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
Business & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on Air Canada, Air France, KLM or American Airlines gets you into that carrier's Pearson lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying business out of YYZ, with no membership needed.
Air Canada
Air FranceAmerican AirlinesKnow before you go.
Mind your terminal
- —Air Canada and Star Alliance flyers want Terminal 1, where all the Maple Leaf Lounges sit; oneworld and Air France-KLM passengers head to Terminal 3.
- —Terminals 1 and 3 are separate buildings — pick a lounge in the terminal you're flying from before clearing security.
- —Within Terminal 1, the international Maple Leaf Lounge is in Concourse E and the US Transborder one is in Concourse F near gates F84-F99.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —The two Plaza Premium lounges in Terminal 1 take pay-in guests, so you can get in without airline status.
- —Booking a Plaza Premium slot online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
- —If you don't have Star Alliance or oneworld status, the Plaza Premium lounges are your most reliable route into a YYZ lounge.
Air Canada tiers
- —Air Canada long-haul Signature Class passengers get the Signature Suite, a full-service restaurant a notch above the Maple Leaf Lounge.
- —The Signature Suite sits two floors above the international Maple Leaf Lounge in Concourse E.
- —Star Alliance Gold and premium-cabin passengers use the Maple Leaf Lounges; the Café is a separate Air Canada pay-in concept.
Timing & crowds
- —Pearson's evening international long-haul bank fills the Terminal 1 lounges — arrive early if you want a seat.
- —The US Transborder Maple Leaf Lounge in Concourse F serves the morning US departure peak, which can be busy.
- —Mid-day is generally quieter between the morning US and evening international departure waves.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 8 lounges at Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Six are in Terminal 1, including the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges, the Signature Suite and two Plaza Premium lounges; Terminal 3 has the Air France-KLM Lounge and the American Airlines Admirals Club.
Terminal 1 holds the international and US Transborder Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges, the Air Canada Café, the Air Canada Signature Suite, the domestic Plaza Premium Lounge and the Toronto Pearson Lounge by Plaza Premium. It's Air Canada's hub terminal.
Yes. The two Plaza Premium lounges in Terminal 1 welcome pay-in guests as well as Plaza Premium members, so you can pay per visit without Star Alliance or oneworld status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
Yes. Air Canada runs Maple Leaf Lounges in Terminal 1 — an international lounge in Concourse E and a US Transborder lounge in Concourse F — plus the flagship Signature Suite for long-haul Signature Class passengers and an Air Canada Café.
The Air Canada Signature Suite is Pearson's flagship lounge, reserved for Air Canada long-haul Signature Class (international business) passengers. It offers a complimentary full-service restaurant and a premium bar, and sits two floors above the international Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 1.
Yes. The American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 3 serves eligible oneworld passengers and Admirals Club members. It was remodelled in 2017 and offers power at every seat, wireless charging and a bar.
Yes, at the Air France-KLM Lounge in Terminal 3. DragonPass coverage is narrow at YYZ, so confirm the specific lounge and terminal before you travel.
No. Pearson's Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are separate buildings, so once you've cleared security you can't move between them. Choose a lounge in your departure terminal before you go through.