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Verdict

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Bristol Airport (BRS) at 7.0/10.

Score comparison

Metric Toronto Pearson International Airport Bristol Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.0
On-Time Performance 7.4 6.8
Passenger Experience 7.5 6.9
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 7.3
Lounge Score 7.8 6.8
City Toronto Bristol
Country Canada United Kingdom
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) 1 main terminal
Annual passengers 50M+ 10M+

Operational comparison

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

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

Detailed profiles

Toronto, Canada · YYZ · #1 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.

Bristol, United Kingdom · BRS · #2 in this comparison

Bristol Airport

1 main terminal · 10M+ passengers/year

7.0 / 10

How good is Bristol Airport?

Bristol Airport (BRS) scores 7.0/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.8), passenger experience (6.9), and facilities (7.3). Lounge quality rates 6.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Bristol BRS scores 7.0/10 on FlightLogic — South West gateway. Aspire Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus to Bristol Temple Meads ~30 min. UK261 covers all departures. See /guides/bristol-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.0 Very Good
On-time 6.8 Departure reliability
Experience 6.9 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.3 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 6.8 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
6.8
Passenger Experience
6.9
Facilities & Comfort
7.3
Lounge score 6.8/10

Highlights

  • South West England's busiest airport — serves Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and South Wales without London positioning
  • easyJet and Ryanair base with dense Europe and Mediterranean leisure network
  • Aspire Lounge accepts Priority Pass — pre-book recommended at peak banks
  • UK261 applies to all BRS departures including Ryanair and easyJet

Overview

South West England's primary airport — single-terminal design, Aspire Lounge for Priority Pass, and dense easyJet and Ryanair network for Cornwall, Devon, and Wales.

South West regional hub

Bristol is the primary airport for South West England and South Wales, avoiding the M4/M5 drive to Heathrow or Gatwick for leisure routes. easyJet and Ryanair operate the majority of schedules with Jet2 and TUI package holiday traffic in summer.

Compare BHX (/airports/birmingham) for Midlands travellers and EXT for Devon-only routes — Bristol wins on route breadth and lounge access.

Ground transport

Flyer bus services run to Bristol Temple Meads station (~30 min) and Bristol Bus Station. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones. On-site parking is available but pre-book at peak summer banks.

No direct rail link — bus is the primary public transport option. Factor bus time when comparing BRS against Cardiff or Birmingham for your origin.

FAQ

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Bristol Airport (BRS) at 7.0/10.

Which has better lounges, YYZ or BRS?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Bristol Airport at 6.8/10.

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Bristol Airport (BRS) at 6.8/10.