YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport Traffic Cameras
Monitor real-time traffic cameras around Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — Canada's busiest airport with 46.8 million passengers in 2024. Track Highway 427, Highway 401, Dixon Road, Airport Road, and the UP Express Union-Pearson rail link on TrafficVision.Live.
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Union Station, 25 minutes, every 15 min) + TTC 52A / GO Transit | Terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 3 | Camera Sources: Ontario 511, 511On, MTOToronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Canada's busiest airport — serving 46.8 million passengers in 2024, a 4.4% year-over-year increase per INsauga and TravelPulse Canada. YYZ is also North America's most internationally connected airport. Located in Mississauga, Ontario approximately 20 km west of downtown Toronto, YYZ is accessed via Highway 427, Highway 401, and Highway 409. Per UP Express, the Union Pearson Express rail link connects YYZ Terminal 1 to Union Station downtown Toronto in 25 minutes with trains every 15 minutes. Per Wikipedia's UP Express entry, UP Express trains pass beneath Highway 401 and Highway 427, then travel a 3.3 km elevated rail spur to the airport — forming the longest elevated rail line in Ontario.
YYZ Approach Coverage
Highway 427
Primary airport freeway
Highway 427 runs adjacent to YYZ — most direct northbound from QEW and southbound from Highway 401.
Highway 401
Canada's busiest freeway
Highway 401 serves YYZ via Highway 409 eastbound ramp and Highway 427 interchange — peak GTA commute chokepoint.
Highway 409
Airport Road spur
Highway 409 provides direct airport access from Highway 401 to Terminal concourses.
Dixon Road / Airport Road
Surface terminal access
Dixon Road serves both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 curbside — primary drop-off/pickup route.
UP Express Terminal 1 Station
Direct rail from Union Station
Per Wikipedia, 25 minute ride to Union Station, 15-minute frequency, serves Terminal 1 only (inter-terminal connection via LINK train).
LINK Train
Inter-terminal people mover
Free APM connecting Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and the Reduced Rate Parking lot.
Major Events Affecting YYZ Traffic
- Toronto Maple Leafs / Raptors / Blue Jays / FC — downtown sports events compound GTA traffic
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, September) — peak YYZ international arrivals
- 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at BMO Field — summer 2026 major spike. See Toronto World Cup guide.
- Canadian National Exhibition (CNE, Aug-Sep) — Toronto-wide traffic
- Honda Indy Toronto (July) — Exhibition Place area closures
- Winter storms (Nov-Mar) — lake-effect snow from Lake Ontario produces YYZ delays
Pro Tip: UP Express Beats Highway 427 During Rush Hour
Per UP Express, the Union Pearson Express covers the 23 km from Union Station to YYZ in 25 minutes — dramatically faster than the Highway 427 / Highway 401 drive during Toronto rush hour (6:30-9 AM and 3:30-7 PM weekdays). For inter-terminal travel, the free LINK train connects Terminals 1 and 3. Per Wikipedia, UP Express trains use the longest elevated rail line in Ontario for the final 3.3 km airport approach. Highway 427 camera checks still matter for rental car, parking, and Uber/Lyft pickup decisions.
For Toronto visitors, see our Toronto traffic cameras guide, Ontario traffic cameras guide, Canada traffic cameras guide, Toronto World Cup guide, and Ambassador Bridge guide.
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VIEW YYZ CAMERAS →How many passengers use YYZ annually?
46.8 million passengers in 2024 per INsauga — a 4.4% year-over-year increase and Canada's #1 busiest airport. YYZ is North America's most internationally connected airport per TravelPulse Canada.
Is there a train to Toronto Pearson?
Yes. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) runs between YYZ Terminal 1 and Union Station downtown Toronto in 25 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes per UP Express. Inter-terminal connection is via the free LINK people mover.
What highways access YYZ?
Primary access is Highway 427 (adjacent to the airport), Highway 401 (via Highway 409 spur), and Highway 409 (direct airport road). QEW connects via Highway 427.
Are Toronto traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. Every camera on TrafficVision.Live is free with no account required. We aggregate publicly operated Ontario 511 feeds covering Highway 427, Highway 401, and Highway 409 — YYZ's primary access corridors.
What's the difference between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at YYZ?
Terminal 1 handles Air Canada and Star Alliance flights plus UP Express service. Terminal 3 handles other airlines (WestJet, Delta, American, Emirates, etc.). The free LINK train connects both terminals and the Reduced Rate Parking lot 24/7.
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