Winnipeg Richardson International Airport ranked best in Canada
Posted June 13, 2026 2:40 pm.
Last Updated June 15, 2026 9:18 am.
The Winnipeg Richardson International Airport has been ranked the top airport in Canada by AirHelp, a global air passenger rights organization.
The ranking evaluated 279 airports across 76 countries based on on-time performance, passenger experience, and facilities and comfort. The results were compiled using flight data and direct feedback from travellers.
While Canadian airports did not rank particularly high globally, AirHelp’s country-specific rankings placed Winnipeg at the top in Canada. The airport received an overall score of 7.47, including a score of 7.3 for on-time performance, 8.3 for passenger experience, and 7.2 for facilities and comfort. Winnipeg ranked 165th worldwide.
Travellers at the airport said they were not surprised by the recognition.
“I travel a lot for work so I usually fly out of the Toronto airport and I fly across Canada and this is one of the easiest airports to get through. Its nice and convenient, pick up, drop off and everyone is super friendly so it’s a great airport,” said Maryanne.
“The people are very helpful here, they’re extremely helpful so that’s all good,” said Lisa.
“Its a lot quicker, I checked in in like 2 seconds so that was nice. Pearson I gotta come hours early,” said Tristan.
“Winnipeg has always been really fast, very friendly, good staff,” said another traveller.
Following Winnipeg in the Canadian rankings were Edmonton International Airport in second place and Calgary International Airport in third.
Canada’s two busiest airports, Vancouver International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport, did not place in the top three nationally.
“Its unfortunate being such a large airport and I say they could learn from some of the smaller airports to make it a little easier,” said Maryanne.
The Winnipeg Airports Authority declined to comment.
