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+1.0
YYZ6.8
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
YHM6.5
YYZ7.2+0.7
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
YHM6.5
YYZ7.5+1.0
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
YHM7.8
YYZ8.0+0.2
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
YHM7.0
YYZ7.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
YHM3.5
YYZ7.4+3.9
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
YYZ
Efficient security screeningDirect downtown rail linkDiverse local food optionsLounge variety for premium passengers
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
YYZ
Terminal splits requiring landside transfersCrowded Plaza Premium lounges at peak timesUS CBP processing variabilityHigher taxi/ride-share costs during surges
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.
YYZ · Solid mid-tier North American hub with efficient security and good food options but split terminals create navigation friction for connections.
