Some of these have VERY mixed reviews .
Airports can really make or break the travelling experience — from the seating choices to outlet availabilities to food options, there are so many opportunities to surpass expectations. But it’s safe to say certain airports fall short. So, oneReddit userasked, “What do you think are thebest and worst airportsin Canada?” and it started some interesting discussions about certain Canadian aiports:
1.“My favourites would probably be Vancouver and Calgary — both clean, modern, efficient at security and customs, and have an awesome viewing area at the food court! Although Vancouver can suck if a single snowflake falls on the city!”
– u / the_monkey _
✈ ️ The Vancouver International Airport is a vibe … there ! I said it . With cute local boutique and lots of rude rock geological formation , who call for to embark outside these mansion ? Nature is healing!!!#vancouverbc#vancouverairport#yvr#airportlife#buzzfeed#lululemon#capcut
2.“One of my personal faves is the Kitchener airport. Direct flights to Calgary, one small room, zero stress, yummy cafe.”
– u / plumsfromyouricebox
3.“Pearson is definitely the worst. Takes forever to get anywhere, you have to show your boarding pass every 200 feet, food options suck, and the staff have always been unbelievably rude anytime I’ve been there.”
– u / neemz12
" Worst is hands down YYZ . Way too busy and disorderly . "
4.“Calgary is the worst. Their snow removal program is so shitty; they cancelled flights to Vegas, Vancouver, and just about everywhere because they couldn’t clean 5 cm of snow.”
– u / DarkPrinny
5.“Saskatoon. Their CBSA immigration counter was a plastic folding table.”
– u / blumhagen
6.“Victoria has a cute little airport.”
– uranium / that_green_space
7.“Billy Bishop is the best: walk to it from downtown Toronto; at most one or two people ahead of you in line; free snacks and coffee while waiting.”
– u / BambooRollin
" I ’ve done my share of flying around the human race , and Billy Bishop is easily my preferred drome . I ca n’t recall ever flying out of another large city from a small , uncrowded airport located so tight to the city centre . "
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8.“I flew out of Hamilton once, and it was surprisingly good. Lots of parking (which was expensive, though), but easy to get to, and they have so few flights it makes the security screening go pretty quickly.”
– uranium / jayheadspace
9.“I like Edmonton. I agree it’s a ways out, but I usually only connect through there.”
" I like the food for thought choice . I also wish the liquor store in there . I also usually buy something at the Chapters , which has a majuscule petty option . "
– u / Tindi
10.“My least: Winnipeg used to be a shithole before the new terminal, although apparently it’s gotten nicer in recent years, so I’ll probably have to go with Edmonton’s for being an hour outside the city, and then getting introduced via Gateway Blvd.Shudders.”
11.“Kelowna’s airport sucks. Once you’re off the plane you have to walk down a narrow hallway the entire length of the airport. It is also cramped and dated.”
" I pilot all over Canada and for whatever reason security measure at the Kelowna aerodrome is absurdly slow and verbose . No signified of importunity and it can often take you an time of day to get screen . No other drome in Canada seems to have the same issue , at least to that extent . "
– atomic number 92 / CheeseSandwich
12.“Abbotsford is a great little airport: friendly staff, fast check in and security, good little coffee shop. Everything was so fast and easy.”
– atomic number 92 / cardew - vascular
" Abbotsford was the good . From my car to on the aeroplane learn 10 mins . "
13.“I always thought Halifax was pretty shitty.”
✈ ️ alright nobody postulate but here we are back with another airport ratings television - this time on the east glide in Halifax ! love for its sensational water view and tasty lobster , how does the airport stack up??#halifax#halifaxnovascotia#halifaxns#halifaxairport#airportvibes#airporttiktok#novascotia#canadiancheck#canadiantiktok#capcut#yhz
14.“Best: Flin Flon. Worst: Regina.”
– u / go4tli
" Forgot about Regina — what a sad , lousy airport that is . "
15.“St John’s airport is so tiny, and past security, there are really no options for food and none for drinks, if you like a pre-flight beer.”
" There ’s a estimable view of the planes though , and they have shake chairs you could sit in while you look out the window , which is squeamish . "
– u/0runnergirl0
16.“Montreal international and trans-border is gorgeous; domestic is poo.”
17.“Best: Penticton. Worst: Penticton. Best, because I can arrive at the airport 7 minutes before boarding and still make it on the plane. Worst, not enough flights out of it.”
18.“Manning, AB airport. No waiting, no security — just buy a ticket and fly.”
19.“Nanaimo is nice. They have about a 1:1 ratio of security officers to passengers. Seems like overkill, but it means the line is never longer than 3 people.”
– u / FindTheRemnant
So, what’s your favourite and least favourite airports in Canada — or in the world? Let us know below. And, because we love to rate airports whenever we travel, be sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada onTikTokandInstagram!
