After a long-haul flight, the last thing anyone wants is to work out a strange airport's curb system with a phone that has not reconnected yet. Meet and greet at Pearson Airport solves that. With NiagaraFallsLimo.net, it is an option in the booker: your chauffeur waits inside the arrivals hall holding a name board, helps with the luggage and walks you to the vehicle, then drives you to Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake or anywhere else in the region.
What is meet and greet at Pearson Airport?
Meet and greet means your chauffeur waits for you inside the arrivals area with a name board instead of at the curb. Add it in the NiagaraFallsLimo.net booker for Toronto Pearson, then ride about 120–130 km (75–80 mi), usually 1 h 25 – 1 h 45, to Niagara Falls at a fixed fare shown before you pay.
Without meet and greet, a pre-booked pickup still works: you message the chauffeur when you have your bags, walk to the designated pre-arranged pickup door and the car pulls up. With meet and greet, you skip the messaging and the hunt for the right door, because the chauffeur is standing where you come out.
Who benefits most from meet and greet
- First-time international visitors. Pearson is Canada's largest airport, and arriving from overseas with jet lag and a new SIM card is stressful. A familiar name on a board is an instant answer.
- Families. One adult can manage the children while the chauffeur handles the trolley. Car seats are fitted in the vehicle before you reach it; see our families page.
- Older travellers and anyone needing assistance. The chauffeur walks at your pace. If you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, add the wheelchair option in the booker and read accessible transportation.
- Executives and VIPs. No waiting outside in January. Pair meet and greet with a private chauffeur for the rest of the trip.
- Groups. One chauffeur gathers everyone in one place before walking to a Sprinter or SUV; see group transportation.
How meet and greet at Pearson Airport works (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Your flight number tells the chauffeur which one you will arrive at, and flight tracking means the chauffeur sees delays and early arrivals as they happen.
- You land and clear the formalities. International arrivals pass through Canada Border Services Agency processing before reaching the public arrivals area. Each passenger needs their own valid identification and any visa or eTA their nationality requires; our international visitors guide and documents for entering Canada page summarize the rules.
- You collect your bags and exit to arrivals. The chauffeur waits in the public arrivals area holding a board with the name in your booking.
- The chauffeur takes over. Bags onto a trolley or into hand, then a short walk to the vehicle at the pre-arranged pickup area. Pearson tells travellers that pre-arranged pickups use Door A at Terminal 1 and Door A at Terminal 3.
- The drive. Typically the QEW around the lake to Niagara Falls, about 120–130 km (75–80 mi). Off-peak it is usually 1 h 25 – 1 h 45; on a summer Friday afternoon allow two hours or more.
One time-saver for international arrivals: Canada's optional Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN lets eligible travellers submit their customs and immigration declaration before landing at participating airports, and Pearson's Terminals 1 and 3 are on the list. Check eligibility before you fly.
The full arrival guide, with terminals, timings and hotel areas, is on our Toronto Pearson to Niagara Falls page.
Meet and greet at other airports we serve
The same option is available at the other airports on Niagara's doorstep. Each airport handles pickups a little differently.
| Airport | Distance to Niagara Falls, Ontario | Typical drive | How the pickup works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | about 120–130 km (75–80 mi) | 1 h 25 – 1 h 45 | name board in arrivals; vehicle at Door A of Terminal 1 or 3 |
| Buffalo Niagara (BUF) | about 40–45 km (25–28 mi) | 40–55 min plus the border | name board after baggage claim; vehicle at the airport's ground-transport area |
| Hamilton (YHM) | about 85–90 km (53–56 mi) | 1 h 10 – 1 h 25 | name board inside arrivals; the pickup curb is directly outside the Arrivals doors |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) | about 125–130 km (78–80 mi) | 1 h 30 – 1 h 50 | meet on the mainland side; vehicles may only wait briefly at the curb |
Meet and greet at Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Buffalo suits many travellers coming from the United States, with up to 100 nonstop flights a day to 31 destinations according to the airport. It is about 40–45 km (25–28 mi) from the Canadian falls, usually 40–55 minutes before the bridge. The chauffeur meets you after baggage claim, then drives you across the Peace, Rainbow or Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. The airport keeps a Canadian ground transportation list for trips into Ontario. Every passenger needs their own documents for entering Canada. Details are on our Buffalo airport transfer page.
Meet and greet at Hamilton International (YHM)
John C. Munro Hamilton International is a compact airport served by Porter and WestJet, with seasonal sun flights. Its transportation page says shuttle and limousine service is not regularly scheduled and must be pre-arranged with a provider, which is exactly what a booking does. It is about 85–90 km (53–56 mi) from Niagara Falls, usually 1 h 10 – 1 h 25. See Hamilton airport to Niagara Falls.
Meet and greet at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop sits on the Toronto Islands. Passengers reach the mainland by a pedestrian tunnel or the short ferry across the Western Gap. On the mainland side, the airport allows vehicles to stop only briefly at the curb, with free spots in the turning circle limited to a five-minute wait, so your chauffeur meets you on foot and walks you to the car. The airport's pick-up and drop-off page explains the layout. Our Billy Bishop to Niagara Falls page covers the drive, about 125–130 km.
What your chauffeur does after you land
- Tracks the flight from departure, so the pickup follows real landing time.
- Watches the arrivals board for the baggage belt and the customs exit.
- Holds the board with the name you entered, which can be a first name or a reference rather than a family name.
- Handles the bags from the trolley to the vehicle.
- Has the car ready: child seats installed if you added them, cabin warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Confirms the destination and asks whether you want a stop for food, cash or a SIM card on the way.
If your bags are lost or customs takes a long time, message the reservations desk, which is staffed 24/7.
How to book meet and greet in 3 steps
- Enter the airport and your destination. Choose the airport as your pickup, then the hotel, inn, winery or home address as your drop-off. Add the date, the scheduled arrival time and your flight number.
- Choose the vehicle. Every class shows its fixed fare for that exact trip. A family of five with luggage usually needs a Standard SUV; a couple travelling light fits a sedan.
- Tick meet and greet and finish. Add meet and greet, the name for the board, passengers, bags and any child seats, then pay securely. Confirmation arrives by email.
Our guide on how to book a limo answers more questions about the booker.
Meet and greet vs other ways out of the airport
| Way out of Pearson | Door-to-door time to Niagara Falls | Cost note | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rideshare app | about 1 h 30 – 2 h plus finding the driver | surge pricing | 1–2 cases | solo travellers with light bags |
| Taxi from the rank | about 1 h 30 – 2 h | metered | 1–3 cases | spontaneous trips |
| Train via Union Station | about 2 h 45 – 3 h 30 with transfers | fares set by UP Express and GO Transit or VIA | carry your own | one person on a budget, daytime arrivals |
| Intercity bus from Terminal 1 | about 2 h – 2 h 30 | FlixBus Toronto–Niagara Falls from $20.98, as of 2026 | under-bus luggage | budget solo travel |
| Rental car | about 1 h 30 – 2 h plus the rental desk | rental, fuel, 407 ETR tolls if used, parking | as much as fits | travellers who want a car for the week |
| Chauffeur with meet and greet | about 1 h 25 – 1 h 45 off-peak | fixed fare via the booker | matched to the class | families, first-time visitors, late flights, groups |
If you are one person with a carry-on, landing in daytime, the train or a coach from Terminal 1 is reasonable, and our train and bus guide explains the connections. Note that UP Express has had construction-related bus replacements, so check upexpress.com before relying on it. Meet and greet makes the strongest case for families with car seats, groups, travellers with several bags, late-night arrivals after the last train, and anyone continuing across the border.
Where you might go next
Most Pearson arrivals head for the hotel district above the falls; see Fallsview hotels for drop-off notes. Wine-country guests go on to Niagara-on-the-Lake inns. Every airport we serve is listed on the airport transfers hub.
Frequently asked questions
Where will my chauffeur meet me at Pearson?
With meet and greet, inside the public arrivals area of your terminal after customs and baggage claim, holding a board with the name in your booking. Without it, you message the chauffeur and walk to the pre-arranged pickup door, which Pearson lists as Door A at Terminal 1 and Door A at Terminal 3.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked, so the chauffeur sees delays and early arrivals and adjusts. You do not need to call to change the pickup time because of a delay. If you miss a connection and arrive on a different flight number, message the 24/7 reservations desk.
Is there a train from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls?
Not directly. You take UP Express to Union Station, then a GO train or VIA Rail to Niagara Falls, which adds transfers and time. A chauffeur goes door to door in about 1 h 25 – 1 h 45 off-peak.
What is the best way to get from Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls?
For one person with light luggage arriving in daytime, transit or a coach is workable. For families, groups, late arrivals and anyone with several bags, a pre-booked car with meet and greet is the most direct: about 120–130 km, usually 1 h 25 – 1 h 45, at a fixed fare.
Is it better to fly into Toronto or Buffalo for Niagara Falls?
Buffalo is much closer, about 40–45 km against roughly 125 km, but you cross the border by road. Toronto Pearson has more international routes and no land crossing for Canada-bound guests. Compare flight times and fares, then book the matching transfer.
How much is meet and greet at Pearson?
Meet and greet is an option in the booker, and the fixed all-in fare shown before you pay includes everything you selected for your exact pickup, drop-off and vehicle. There is no extra charge added later for the options you chose.
Can the chauffeur meet me at Buffalo and drive me to Canada?
Yes. The chauffeur meets you at Buffalo Niagara International and crosses the border with you. Every passenger must carry their own valid documents for entering Canada, and nobody can promise how long the crossing will take.
Do you offer meet and greet for private jets?
Yes, at private terminals such as Signature Toronto and Signature Buffalo Niagara. Choose the FBO in the booker and include the aircraft's registration so arrivals can be tracked; our private jet and FBO transfers page explains more.
More ways to ride are on all Niagara services, including private jet and FBO transfers.
