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Verdict

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.5/10.

Score comparison

Metric Toronto Pearson International Airport Milan Malpensa Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.5
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.3
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.4
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 7.8
Lounge Score 7.8 7.6
City Toronto Milan
Country Canada Italy
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) 2 terminals (T1, T2)
Annual passengers 50M+ 28M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy YYZ — Toronto MXP — Milan
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 and /guides/toronto-airport-lounge-guide.

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.

Milan, Italy · MXP · #2 in this comparison

Milan Malpensa Airport

2 terminals (T1, T2) · 28M+ passengers/year

7.5 / 10

How good is Milan Malpensa Airport?

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) 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

Milan MXP scores 7.5/10 — northern Italy hub. Malpensa Express ~50 min to city. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy and /guides/milan-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.5 Very Good
On-time 7.3 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 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
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Gateway to Milan, Lake Como, and Dolomites ski resorts in winter
  • Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale ~50 min — reliable rail link
  • ITA Airways T1 lounge; easyJet base for UK low-cost
  • Compare Rome (/airports/rome) for central and southern Italy

Overview

Northern Italy's primary hub — ITA Airways and easyJet base with UK routes from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Manchester for Milan, Lakes, and ski transfers.

Northern Italy routing

MXP suits Lombardy, Piedmont, and Swiss border transfers. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — cheaper but 50 km from city centre.

Winter ski season (Dec–Mar) sees heavy UK package traffic — book parking and lounge early.

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FAQ

Which is better, Toronto Pearson International Airport or Milan Malpensa Airport?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.5/10.

Which has better lounges, YYZ or MXP?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Milan Malpensa Airport at 7.6/10.

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.3/10.