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Tokyo Narita International Airport vs Toronto Pearson International Airport
Detailed comparison of NRT and YYZ on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.6/10.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores 8.2/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.4),
passenger experience (8.1), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Tokyo Narita (NRT) is rated 8.2/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.6/10. JAL lounges in Terminal 2 and ANA in Terminal 1 serve premium passengers. Allow 60–90 minutes by train to central Tokyo. UK travellers often choose Haneda for city access; Narita for specific carrier schedules. See /guides/narita-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score8.2Excellent
On-time8.4Departure reliability
Experience8.1Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
8.4
Passenger Experience
8.1
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.6/10
Highlights
Terminal 1 serves Star Alliance (ANA); Terminal 2 serves oneworld (JAL) — verify terminal on your ticket
JAL First Lounge and ANA Suite Lounge among Japan's best airline clubs
N'EX Narita Express reaches Tokyo Station in ~60 minutes — reliable for UK arrivals
Haneda vs Narita: NRT scores 8.2/10 overall but Haneda wins on city proximity (see /airports/haneda)
Overview
Tokyo's legacy international hub — JAL and ANA premium lounges, strong on-time performance, and 60–90 minute train ride to central Tokyo versus Haneda's 15–30 minutes.
JAL and ANA lounge access
Japan Airlines operates Sakura and First lounges in Terminal 2 for oneworld passengers. ANA Suite and Business lounges in Terminal 1 serve Star Alliance premium passengers. Terminal 3 handles LCCs separately.
Inter-terminal transfers require landside bus or train — not airside. Connections between JAL and ANA metal require immigration and re-security unless on a protected interline.
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 Score7.6Very Good
On-time7.4Departure reliability
Experience7.5Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.8Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score7.8/10
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, Tokyo Narita International Airport or Toronto Pearson International Airport?
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher overall at 8.2/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.6/10.
Which has better lounges, NRT or YYZ?
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) scores higher for lounges at 8.6/10, versus Toronto Pearson International Airport at 7.8/10.
Which airport is more on-time, NRT or YYZ?
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has stronger on-time performance at 8.4/10 versus Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) at 7.4/10.
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