Travelling from Toronto to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organizing your flight from Toronto to Matecana International Airport (PEI). Check out your options for leaving from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The timezone in Pereira is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Toronto. Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira.
To ensure you catch your flight from Toronto to PEI, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Matecana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to PEI flight? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Toronto to Matecana International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from YKF make it to their destination within the expected time frame 63.64% of the time.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Matecana International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near PEI and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Matecana International Airport rental car and discover Pereira and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Localiza and Tu Roll Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Toronto to Matecana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Right now, C$277 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Matecana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$527. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to PEI, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
April is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Matecana International Airport (PEI), while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Pereira based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Toronto to PEI flight ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Matecana International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Pereira
After booking your flight from Toronto to Matecana International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Pereira:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Pereira when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Paisaje Cultural Cafetero followed by Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many places in Colombia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Pereira. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. No journey is complete without seeing Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park.