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Old Feb 12, 2022 | 10:12 pm
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YYZ Connection Question
I have a flight coming up from Dubai to YYZ on Emirates and then a separate booking with Air Canada on the same date for travel to the US. I am fully vaccinated if it matters. Will i need the PCR test that Canada requires for entry or just the antigen test for entry into the US? I'm guessing i'll need to collect my bags and recheck them with Air Canada.
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Old Feb 12, 2022 | 10:40 pm
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You will need to complete the ArriveCan formalities and enter Canada relevant at the time. How much time is there between these flights?
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Old Feb 12, 2022 | 11:03 pm
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
You will need to complete the ArriveCan formalities and enter Canada relevant at the time. How much time is there between these flights?
There is about 6 hours. So i'll need the pcr test for entry to canada?
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Old Feb 12, 2022 | 11:22 pm
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I would assume so, since it is your first destination. You’ll also need to complete ArriveCan.
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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 4:46 pm
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
I would assume so, since it is your first destination. Youll also need to complete ArriveCan.
I was able to get a hold of someone at Pearson immigration to verify and they said we would need the pcr test as it stands right now. Thanks. 🙏
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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 5:37 pm
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Depending when you travel — it looks as if Canada is about to change the rules so an antigen test will suffice here as well. Some rumors say March 1 for that change.
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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 5:41 pm
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Yes, 1 March is the date when changes are expected to be implemented.
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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 5:41 pm
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Originally Posted by TheCanuckian
Depending when you travel it looks as if Canada is about to change the rules so an antigen test will suffice here as well. Some rumors say March 1 for that change.
Thanks. Yeah, the guy I talked to hinted that some changes were coming but didn't really elaborate. I fly on March 4th so i'm hoping that's the case.
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Old Jun 27, 2022 | 10:53 pm
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Flying from LGA (New York) - YYZ (via Toronto) - YVR (Vancouver) within one day.
I am Canadian and luggage to be picked up in Vancouver (final destination).
Do I need to go through custom and security in Toronto?
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Old Jun 28, 2022 | 1:27 am
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Flying from LGA (New York) - YYZ (via Toronto) - YVR (Vancouver) within one day.
I am Canadian and luggage to be picked up in Vancouver (final destination).
Do I need to go through custom and security in Toronto?
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You'll need to clear CBP/immigration but you won't need to redo security as long as you stay airside.
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Old Oct 23, 2022 | 9:03 am
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Any recent experiences with connections arriving to YYZ? We are coming in about a week from US through YYZ to YQB.
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Old Oct 23, 2022 | 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by FufuBobo
Any recent experiences with connections arriving to YYZ? We are coming in about a week from US through YYZ to YQB.
Everything is normal now. No long wait times, etc
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 10:43 am
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US > YYZ > third country on single Air Canada itinerary (US passport) -- which area(s) of YYZ will I pass through or have access to during the connection, specifically for considering which lounges I can access? The connections guide on YYZ is unclear about the sequence of area of the airport we pass through. Assuming a passport check before the outbound departure, but no additional security screen, correct?
Last edited by EJRofChicago; Oct 29, 2022 at 1:48 pm Reason: specifying carrier
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 1:46 pm
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Originally Posted by EJRofChicago
US > YYZ > third country on single itinerary (US passport) -- which area(s) of YYZ will I pass through or have access to during the connection, specifically for considering which lounges I can access? The connections guide on YYZ is unclear about the sequence of area of the airport we pass through. Assuming a passport check before the outbound departure, but no additional security screen, correct?
Depends on if you are arriving on AC/Star Alliance in T1 or OneWorld/Skyteam in T3. T1 has a separate sterile area where you do not have to formally enter Canada. T3 does not.
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 1:48 pm
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Originally Posted by sydneyracquelle
Depends on if you are arriving on AC/Star Alliance in T1 or OneWorld/Skyteam in T3. T1 has a sterile area where you do not have to formally enter Canada. T3 does not.
Good point! All on AC -- edited original.
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