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Verdict

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Newcastle International Airport (NCL) at 7.1/10.

Score comparison

Metric Toronto Pearson International Airport Newcastle International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.1
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.0
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.0
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 7.3
Lounge Score 7.8 7.0
City Toronto Newcastle
Country Canada United Kingdom
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 50M+ 5M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy YYZ — Toronto NCL — Newcastle
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.

Newcastle, United Kingdom · NCL · #2 in this comparison

Newcastle International Airport

1 terminal · 5M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Newcastle International Airport?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.3). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Newcastle NCL scores 7.1/10 — North East hub with Emirates to Dubai. Metro to city centre ~25 min. Escape Lounge for Priority Pass. UK261 on all departures.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good
On-time 7.0 Departure reliability
Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.3 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.0 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
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.3
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • North East England and Tyne and Wear gateway — Newcastle city centre Metro in ~25 minutes
  • Emirates daily to Dubai — rare long-haul option for a regional UK airport
  • Escape Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass
  • UK261 covers all NCL departures

Overview

North East England's primary airport — easyJet and Jet2 leisure network plus Emirates to Dubai and BA to London Heathrow.

North East connectivity

Newcastle combines strong easyJet and Jet2 short-haul with Emirates DXB — useful for Gulf and Asia connections without London positioning. BA links to Heathrow for oneworld long-haul.

Tyne and Wear Metro serves the airport directly — one of the better UK regional public-transport links.

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FAQ

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Newcastle International Airport (NCL) at 7.1/10.

Which has better lounges, YYZ or NCL?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Newcastle International Airport at 7.0/10.

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Newcastle International Airport (NCL) at 7.0/10.