Canada's airports soared to new heights in 2023 as air travel continued its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our latest infographic dives into the passenger volumes of Canada’s eight busiest airports, showcasing their contributions to the country’s total air traffic.
Let’s explore the data and discover why these airports are vital hubs for travellers across the country and beyond.
Canada’s Busiest Airports in 2023
The row chart in the infographic highlights the passenger volumes for Canada’s top eight airports:
- YYZ – Toronto Lester B Pearson International Airport: 43,716,866 passengers
- YVR – Vancouver International Airport: 24,260,989 passengers
- YUL – Montréal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport: 20,380,075 passengers
- YYC – Calgary International Airport: 18,026,031 passengers
- YEG – Edmonton International Airport: 7,216,992 passengers
- YOW – Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport: 3,985,887 passengers
- YWG – Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport: 3,948,739 passengers
- YHZ – Halifax Robert L Stanfield International Airport: 3,484,501 passengers
Toronto’s YYZ takes the crown as Canada’s busiest airport, handling a staggering 43.7 million passengers in 2023. This accounts for 29% of the country’s total air passenger traffic and places YYZ among the world’s elite airports—it was the 40th busiest airport globally in 2023.
Canada’s Air Travel Landscape
A gauge chart in the infographic reveals that these eight airports collectively managed 120 million passengers, representing 83% of Canada’s total air passenger traffic in 2023.
In total, Canada saw just over 150 million air passengers in 2023, marking a 26.8% increase over 2022. This growth reflects the continued recovery of air travel in Canada and globally as restrictions eased and travellers returned to the skies.
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As air travel continues to rise, Canada’s airports remain at the heart of connecting people to destinations near and far. Let’s celebrate their role in making our journeys possible!
How to cite:
Source: Statistics Canada. Table 23-10-0253-01 Air passenger traffic at Canadian airports, annual. Illustration by YHM Designs.
