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Toronto Pearson International Airport vs Dublin Airport
Detailed comparison of YYZ and DUB on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Dublin Airport (DUB) at 7.5/10.
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.
Dublin Airport (DUB) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Dublin DUB scores 7.5/10 — Ireland hub with US Pre-Clearance on Aer Lingus. Strategic UK positioning for transatlantic. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-dublin-2026 and /guides/dublin-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge 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
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
US Pre-Clearance — arrive in US as domestic passenger on Aer Lingus transatlantic
Dense UK schedule — Ryanair, Aer Lingus, BA from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and 15+ regional UK airports
Aer Lingus T2 lounge for business and AerClub Gold; 51st & Green US Pre-Clearance facility
UK261 on UK-departing Aer Lingus; EU261 on DUB EU departures
Overview
Ireland's hub and a strategic UK outbound gateway — Aer Lingus US Pre-Clearance, dense Ryanair/easyJet Europe network, and short hop from UK regional airports.
UK positioning and Pre-Clearance
UK travellers use DUB as a lower-fare transatlantic gateway via Aer Lingus — Pre-Clearance saves 60–90 min at US immigration. Factor positioning flight cost from UK regional airports.
Ryanair's largest base offers cheapest UK–Europe fares — compare total cost vs Stansted/Luton on same route.
FAQ
Which is better, Toronto Pearson International Airport or Dublin Airport?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Dublin Airport (DUB) at 7.5/10.
Which has better lounges, YYZ or DUB?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Dublin Airport at 7.6/10.
Which airport is more on-time, YYZ or DUB?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Dublin Airport (DUB) at 7.3/10.
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