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Verdict

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.6/10. Toronto Pearson International Airport leads on lounges at 7.8/10.

Score comparison

Metric Edinburgh Airport Toronto Pearson International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.6
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.4
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.5
Facilities & Comfort 7.8 7.9
Lounge Score 7.2 7.8
City Edinburgh Toronto
Country United Kingdom Canada
Terminals 1 terminal 2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam)
Annual passengers 15M+ 50M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy EDI — Edinburgh YYZ — Toronto
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Edinburgh, United Kingdom · EDI · #1 in this comparison

Edinburgh Airport

1 terminal · 15M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Edinburgh Airport?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Edinburgh EDI scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Scotland's busiest airport. Tram to city centre ~30 min. Long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, United. UK261 applies to all departures. See /guides/edinburgh-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Scotland's primary international gateway — Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United long-haul plus dense European network
  • Edinburgh Trams reach city centre in ~30 minutes — direct link from airport stop
  • No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass; pre-book at peak
  • UK261 covers all EDI departures — essential for easyJet and Ryanair Scotland routes

Overview

Scotland's busiest airport — single terminal, tram to Edinburgh city centre in 30 minutes, and growing long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, and United.

Scotland's international hub

Edinburgh handles Scotland's intercontinental traffic — Emirates to Dubai, Qatar to Doha, United to Newark, and seasonal North America routes supplement a dense European network on easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA.

For UK travellers north of the border, EDI avoids the Edinburgh–Heathrow positioning flight that adds cost and time. Compare MAN (/airports/manchester) for northern England connectivity.

Tram and ground transport

Edinburgh Trams run from the airport stop to York Place in the city centre every 7–10 minutes, taking ~30 minutes. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones.

Allow extra time during Edinburgh Festival (August) when passenger volumes spike.

Toronto, Canada · YYZ · #2 in this comparison

Toronto Pearson International Airport

2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) · 50M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Toronto Pearson International Airport?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Toronto YYZ scores 7.6/10 — Canada's main hub. UP Express to downtown ~25 min. Air Canada Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-canada-2026 and /guides/toronto-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK–Canada gateway — Air Canada, BA direct from LHR; WestJet from LGW and MAN
  • T1 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and Plaza Premium; T3 BA Galleries for oneworld
  • UP Express train to Union Station ~25 min — best city access
  • NEXUS/Global Entry speeds US connections via Toronto for dual-destination trips

Overview

Canada's busiest airport and primary UK–Canada gateway — Air Canada, BA, and WestJet direct from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester.

UK–Canada routing

Air Canada and BA operate multiple daily LHR–YYZ frequencies. WestJet offers LGW and MAN direct — often cheapest economy on sale.

Compare YYZ against Montreal (YUL) and Vancouver (YVR) — Toronto wins on frequency and connection breadth.

FAQ

Which is better, Edinburgh Airport or Toronto Pearson International Airport?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.6/10. Toronto Pearson International Airport leads on lounges at 7.8/10.

Which has better lounges, EDI or YYZ?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Edinburgh Airport at 7.2/10.

Which airport is more on-time, EDI or YYZ?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.4/10.