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.
YKF7.2
YXU8.0+0.8
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
YKF6.2
YXU6.5+0.3
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
YKF5.6
YXU7.0+1.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
YKF6.6
YXU7.5+0.9
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
YKF6.8
YXU7.0+0.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
YKF2.0
YXU3.5+1.5
Best for
YKF
Flair / WestJet travelers avoiding Pearson curb timeAir Canada Landline passengers connecting via YYZKW Region residents seeking a close-in commercial field
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
YKF
No Priority Pass lounge at YKFSeasonal sun and YEG frequencies — confirm liveLandline is a motorcoach, not a flight — still books like AC metalNo 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
YKF
Flair + WestJet banksAir Canada Landline to YYZCompact terminal F&B
Flair + WestJet + Landline
Flair/WestJet cover YYC/YHZ/(seasonal YEG); Landline coaches link ticketed AC pax to Pearson.
Single expanded terminal
Regional plant with domestic + international gate framing after recent expansion.
YKF · Waterloo Region gateway with **Flair** and **WestJet** domestic pins (YYC · YHZ · seasonal YEG) plus seasonal sun (**Cancún / Punta Cana** framing) and **Air Canada Landline** motorcoach to YYZ — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified 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).
