Taxi / Limo · ~15–25 min to central London (traffic-dependent)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
YHM7.8
YXU8.0+0.2
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
YHM6.5
YXU6.5
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
YHM6.5
YXU7.0+0.5
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
YHM7.8+0.3
YXU7.5
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
YHM7.0
YXU7.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
YHM3.5
YXU3.5
Best for
YHM
GTA / Niagara travelers avoiding Pearson congestionPassengers using HSR Route 20 or Uber/Lyft to Hamilton GOAviation fans with time for the Warplane Heritage Museum
YXU
Southwestern Ontario travelers avoiding YYZ drivesSeasonal sun destinations (CUN/MBJ/PUJ/FLL/MCO) from YXUPassengers who value simple single-lot parking and a walkable terminal
Watch out for
YHM
No Priority Pass on Canada indexNo dedicated VIP lounge sourcedParking daily max $33 with no extended-stay discountTim Hortons liquids blocked at CATSA — buy coffee airside at Dark HorseNo published MCT
YXU
No Priority Pass on Canada indexYXU Market closed evenings/weekends — airside On the Fly is flight-timedNot London UK (LHR/LGW/STN/LCY)No published MCTParking cashless only — bring debit/credit
Amenities and tips
YHM
Dark Horse YHM (airside)HSR A Line Express Route 20Warplane Heritage MuseumPriority Pass
No Priority Pass at YHM
Canada PP index omits Hamilton. Plan Dark Horse airside or Tim Hortons landside.
YHM · Southern Ontario alternative to YYZ with strong HSR transit and rideshare links, Tim Hortons landside plus Dark Horse airside, and a free Warplane Heritage Museum option for same-day passengers — but no Priority Pass or dedicated VIP lounge on research day.
YXU · Southwestern Ontario’s ‘easy and comfortable’ single-terminal airport with clear cashless parking rates, London Transit service, Uber/Lyft, and solid On the Fly / YXU Market dining — but no Priority Pass lounge on research day. Do not confuse with London Heathrow (LHR).
