Winter Travel to Pearson: Avoid Missing Your Flight in a Snowstorm

Toronto winters are manageable — until a snowstorm lands on the morning of your flight. Highways slow down, the 401 fills up, and everyone who planned to drive themselves suddenly wants a ride. With a little planning, a snowy day doesn't have to mean a missed flight. Here's how to get to Pearson on time when the weather turns.

Two days before: watch the forecast

• Check the forecast for your departure morning, not just the day. Overnight snow followed by a morning commute is the hardest combination.
• Book your car now if you haven't. On storm days, last-minute availability tightens for every kind of transport. A booking made in advance is already in our schedule.
• Sign up for your airline's flight alerts so you hear about delays, cancellations or gate changes first.

The night before: plan for extra time

In normal conditions, plan your departure using your airline's check-in guidance plus the drive. In snow, add a buffer to the drive — and if you've already booked with us, call +1 416-454-2360 to move your pickup earlier. We'd rather wait for you at the curb than watch the clock on the 427.

A few practical things to do before bed:

1. Check in online and download your boarding pass.
2. Weigh your bags at home so there are no surprises at the counter.
3. Clear your front steps and driveway, or tell us where your chauffeur can safely stop.
4. Keep winter boots and coat on for the trip and pack the lighter shoes.

On the day: let someone else drive

Driving yourself in a snowstorm means scraping the car, slow highways, a long walk from airport parking, and the same drive home when you land. A chauffeur takes all of that off your list.

• Winter-ready vehicles. Our fleet is commercially licensed and insured, and maintained for Ontario winters. An SUV or Cadillac Escalade adds ground clearance and room for ski bags and bulky winter luggage.
• A price that doesn't change with the weather. Your price includes HST and was confirmed when you booked. Snow doesn't change it — there's no surge pricing.
• Dropped at the right terminal. Your chauffeur drops you at the departures curb for Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, so you're inside in seconds.

Landing in a snowstorm

Arrivals are often delayed in winter weather, sometimes by hours. Because we track your flight, your chauffeur's arrival adjusts to your real landing time, and delays never cost you extra. After customs and baggage claim, your chauffeur is waiting at the arrivals exit with your name — so you're not standing at an icy curb waiting for a match.

If your flight is cancelled

Call us as soon as you know. If you cancel a pickup up to 24 hours before, it's free. If your flight is cancelled on the day, call +1 416-454-2360 and we'll help you rebook your pickup for the new flight.

Travelling with children in winter

Request free child seats when you book — infant, child and booster seats are available. They're installed before you're picked up, so little ones go straight from a warm house into a warm car.

Book your winter airport transfer

See our Toronto airport transfers, choose the right vehicle from our fleet, or book online now — before the forecast changes.