Airport Comparison

SYD Sydney (Mascot)vsYYZ Toronto

Lounges at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

SYDSydney (Mascot)YYZToronto
Verified lounges89
Program-accessible79
Access programsAir New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa InfiniteAir Canada Aeroplan 50K, Air Canada Aeroplan 75K, Air Canada Signature Class, Air Canada Super Elite, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold
Paid walk-in lounges24
Walk-in price range$65–$70$65–$70
Terminals covered32

SYD vs YYZ lounges — frequently asked

Does SYD or YYZ have more lounges?

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has more — 9 verified lounges vs 8 at SYD. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at SYD vs YYZ?

SYD: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Visa Infinite. YYZ: Air Canada Aeroplan 50K, Air Canada Aeroplan 75K, Air Canada Signature Class, Air Canada Super Elite, American Express Centurion, American Express Platinum, DragonPass, Paid Walk-in, Star Alliance Gold. No overlapping programs — the card or membership you hold may only cover one of them.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at SYD or YYZ?

SYD: 2 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($65–$70). YYZ: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($65–$70). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.