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Verdict

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at 7.4/10.

Score comparison

Metric Toronto Pearson International Airport Tenerife South Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.4
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.2
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.3
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 7.7
Lounge Score 7.8 7.0
City Toronto Tenerife
Country Canada Spain
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 Star Alliance, T3 oneworld/SkyTeam) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 50M+ 12M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy YYZ — Toronto TFS — Tenerife
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.

Tenerife, Spain · TFS · #2 in this comparison

Tenerife South Airport

1 terminal · 12M+ passengers/year

7.4 / 10

How good is Tenerife South Airport?

Tenerife South Airport (TFS) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2), passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Tenerife South TFS scores 7.4/10 — Canary Islands UK gateway. Year-round sun. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain and /guides/tenerife-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.4 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.3 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.7 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
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

  • Canary Islands' busiest airport for UK tourists — winter sun and half-term favourite
  • Jet2 and TUI dominate; easyJet and Ryanair from London and regional UK
  • Year-round warm climate — peak UK traffic Oct–Apr and school holidays
  • Compare Tenerife North (TFN) — TFS handles virtually all UK traffic

Overview

Canary Islands' primary UK gateway — year-round sun destination with Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Ryanair from across the UK for Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje.

Canary Islands routing

TFS serves southern resorts; TFN (north) has limited UK service. Gran Canaria (LPA) is alternative Canary gateway — not yet profiled.

EU261 applies; UK261 on UK-return flights. Allow 2+ hrs security at Easter and half-term.

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FAQ

Which is better, Toronto Pearson International Airport or Tenerife South Airport?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at 7.4/10.

Which has better lounges, YYZ or TFS?

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

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

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Tenerife South Airport (TFS) at 7.2/10.