Hamilton International Airport Review

Good smaller airport however the price of parking is outrageous. With flight cancellations to return I was an extra 2 days before getting back to Hamilton. No parking coupons are available for this airport & therefore my bill was $170. Totally unexceptable.

This airport is worth the drive. Its is always a stress free departure and arrival. One door in one door out, right near the highway and easy to get to. The only thing that's missing is a decent hotel close by. Not sure why no one got a jump in that.

I loved my experiences at this airport, both departing from, and arriving to. It is a bit off the beaten path (no major directional signage or highway to get you there), but your mobile phone GPS will get you there without a problem. Parking is a reasonable $65CDN per week, but be aware (at this time, anyway) there are no budget-minded Park And Fly outfits adjacent to the airport. There s an on-site Tim Hortons and, once you re thru security, a bit of a cafe serving sandwiches, hot dogs, coffee, and bottled soft drinks, beer, and wine. The seating at the gate area is spacious and much more relaxing than a typical airport. The airport is built at ground level, so there are no jetways. You walk out on the tarmac and up the stairs, just like the old days. I flew to Cancun and back from there. The customs staff at the airport moved people through very quickly. I did not check a bag, so I cannot comment on how long it takes for checked luggage to be off-loaded. I had no problem paying for parking on my way out of the airport (sort of a walk-up vending machine thing) and then exiting the lot by submitting my *paid* parking card at the electronic gate. I didn t experience the line of cars at the exit gate that some mention. Prior to this trip (April 2019), I d always flown out of Pearson, but from now on, I ll always look into Hamilton first. Everything about my experience here was excellent.

PS: I know some reviewers seem to be using this space to review Swoop Airlines (my experience with them was great, btw), but I tried to focus my review strictly on the airport facility, it s staffing, and its amenities. I was impressed by all of it.

Why have the rates to fly using Hamilton airport skyrocketed? I used to use this airport when possible but now it's too expensive. To fly from Montreal to Toronto roundtrip costs under $300 at the worst of times. Montreal to Hamilton for the same dates were shown at$2350. How can they justify this? It's an hour flight and cost more than flying to Europe. Better off to book a limo and fly into Toronto!

Parking is easy, right outside the terminal. Checking in with Swoop for our flight to Orlando was also a simple process, with minimal wait.

There are washrooms and a Tim Horton s on both sides of the security area.

Additional food options are available after security.

Passengers flying to the States do not go through customs here (unlike Pearson).

Terminal is large and bright. Be prepared to walk outdoors in order to board your flight!

There is a duty free shop after the security check point, as well.

Very easy to get to. I find this airport to be quiet and very clean!

Excellent convenient airport in the Golden Horseshoe

Close parking, 1 terminal, EASY TO GET TO, way less of a headache compared to Person. Little to no stress, friendly staff at West Jet. For those who disagree keep going to the nightmare that is Person that's perfect for ya!

I don't mean to be mean, but I didn't think I was in Canada when I got off the airplane. The people are great, thus 2 stars instead of one.

Take a cue from Gatwick at London, and get serious about a new terminal. Become the secondary airport for Southern Ontario. Hamilton is a great city, and deserves far better than this joke.

Too high of fares to fly out of this airport which is unfortunate because they could have so much more passenger business if they lowered the fare a bit. Feels like it's more of a cargo/commercial airport than a passenger airport.

Quick and efficient airport although that may have been due to Covid-19. Landed safety in Ontario during a tornado warning with high winds. Impressed.

Great airport, fast service, no traffic, great long term parking and no lineups!! Taking off is a breeze, no runway waits and from check-in to takeoff is fast. Will definitely travel through here instead of Pearson. Looking forward to more destinations...

Small local international airport. A breeze to get in and out of compared to Pearson. No massive lines, security is pleasant, you feel like a human being here instead of cattle.

Great airport! Parking for a week is 60$ with a small walk to the doors. Security is quick n efficient. Large waiting room. Duty free store is small and extremely over priced, no need to up the cost of a bag chips or gum by 200%. Bring you own snacks n empty bottle, there is a water fountain past security. The restaurant is also over priced. There is a Tim's on both sides but I believe the one before security offers more items from the menu. This is typical at any airport.
But it's a great airport, fast and convenient. Even vacations packages are cheaper than from Toronto. I try to book departing from this airport as much as possible.

Small airport, good parking and fast service. Easy access from major hiway 403.

The Staff are Kind and Helpful. The Airport my Family and I Deal with The Most. . Satisfied Customer. Thankyou.

Love this airport!! All the people who work here are friendly and helpful. I fly out of this airport whenever I can.

Nice small airport. Everything is easy. Not busy. Easy parking close to terminal (found it a bit overpriced though). Check in and security were both a breeze. A bit of a pain if the weather's bad since there are no jetways and you need to walk out on the tarmac and walk up the stairs/ramp.

An airport easily accessible, small and with little foot traffic. The stay was quite enjoying.

Westjet flies out of this airport and it's super easy to get in and out of here. Hopefully more flights become available out of this airport b/c it's so close and much easier than flying out of Pearson.

This airport is pretty small but nice and in the middle of a rural area. The people that work in there are very polite (even the security) and they really try to help you. I have been there twice. In my first time, it made sense to drive from Toronto to Hamilton. They had cheap flights and cheap parking. Now, however, both have increased its prices like crazy!!! In my first time, I parked my car for 30 days at $145, now it is $380. Now flying from Pearson will cost me around $50 cheaper. I heard that this airport wants to attract more people but is getting harder with this prices.

I wish all my flights could be from this airport, nothing better than in and out service.

While it is a rather small international airport. It is a very efficient airport and rather quick to get things down including checking in, security and others.... Not much store option though but love arriving at this airport. It is quite easy to drop off and pick up and no much complications with other bigger airports....

First international airport I've been to without any form of bus service to the city. Bizarre.

The flying school there is great. They have absolutely amazing instructors, very knowledgeable. I do recommend this airport for flying lessons.

There are no flights to necessary locations: Quebec City, Halifax, Victoria, Miami, Los Angeles. The website is a mess since the map is impossibly difficult to figure out which flights are seasonal, etc. Very difficult to get to. There should be a direct connection between the downtown GO centre and this airport. As it stands, an inadequately handled airport. Unbelievable that I live 6 minutes away from it and I fly out of either YYZ or Toronto City Centre instead.

Waiting area is big and seating is quite comfortable. Staff is friendly and helps you alot

I would love to give a wholehearted Thank you to Joanna Zema Parking authority whom took great care in my call to her January 3rd, I complained to her about the valet parking service and today she took care of my problem, I'm really happy with the outcome that she came to, so THANK YOU JOANNA

YHM is a small airport, which makes it a breeze to go through. Even though I'm a person who gets anxious about flying, I really liked this airport. Mainly because the walls are painted in calming colors, and the floors are carpet. It makes the place feel more 'homey'. All of the staff are nice!

I really liked flying out of this airport. It's small, but it made everything simpler and quicker.

Convenient airport for people around Hamilton. Not many destinations. New budget airline will have flights flying out of the airport.

Small with very limited seating before the boarding area. Once inside passed security there was a lot more but limited space to sit and visit with those seeing us off

Limited Seating before a flight, out of date everything. Just a meh airport. This city needs a budget increase.

Love this airport, cheap parking, quick and easy to fly in and out of if flight times permit (which isn't often now that WestJet has changed their flights to red-eyes and early morning). Deducted one star for some of the staff at security who often seem miserable and rude. If you hate your job that much, find another and spare passengers the attitude.

January 8th flight from PVR. Landed and waited on the plane for 40 minutes for the steps to arrive. Finally get inside and waited 2 hours for someone to unload the luggage and get it to the conveyer belt.
We were the only plane there with 140 passengers.
ITS NOT LIKE THE AIRPORT WASN'T EXPECTING OUR FLIGHT!!!!!
Swoop took a lot of complaint for the airports short comings.
5 STARS FOR SWOOP

Small passenger airport but simple layout, quick and to the point.

Easy in, easy out.
WAY easier to move around then Pearson is.

In most ways, a great airport. It's easier to navigate than Pearson and much quicker to get through. HOWEVER, I was flagged over in the parking lot by the "valet" parking service. It's free! You're car will be waiting right here for you when you get back.... except it wasn't. I go to collect my key and he tells me it's parked in B9. But i was told it would be waiting for me (the fellow next to me confirmed this was what he was told as well). The cheerful response was, "they lied!".
At 1:30 AM I am wandering around the back forty trying to figure out where the heck my car is actually located. If it were any further from the terminal, it would no longer have been on the property. It was really not appreciated.

Going on almost a one hour delay waiting for luggage. They are three flights behind because "they don't have enough people on the tarmac." Really unimpressed.

Excellent service and a very friendly and accommodating staff .

Will never again fly out of hamilton wifi doesnt work plug ins dont work very tiny barely anything to choose from to eat so dont come hungry got a 5 hr flight ahead and tummy is just rumbling nts eat before flying out of hamilton

Love it. No line ups and a great setup. Glad to have a great hometown airport!!!

First time flying from this airport and most likely my last. Our plane had to wait for 2 HOURS at the gate for the de-icing truck to come and do its job. What an absolute joke of an airport.

Extremely organized and in the outskirts of town. There is a warplane museum here aswell.

It is way easier to get to then Toronto airport but they need to be more organized there. Few times i missed a flight just because there not enough people on duty to get you in on time . Make sure that you there min 2 hours before the flight i would say add extra 15 min more to that.

Excellent airport! Love the small feel of it. It was very fast and efficient. Needs more cell phone charging plugs though!

Small airport but which has all the services in limited quantity. Don't expect to have a choice of 4 restaurants. There is a Tim Horton, a convenience store, a duty free, and a few car rental companies. But there is also no traffic or stress to pass the security.

Very quick through security and free wifi in my gate.good food selection for snacks or lunch.

A very small airport but it has a cafeteria, restroom and vending machine. I had to spend one night there and everything was closed. The swoop airline arrives from Cancun for a very cheap price. Little migration staff, no interpreter, fast process

The convenience of location alone deserves this rating. But also the ease of parking, checkin, and security were also fantastic. So much easier than travelling to Toronto or Buffalo. Will make every attempt to fly out of Hamilton more often.

harmonious and tasty., professional = tidy., and the whole space is done. Charismatic end and its energy expressed by the fantastic perfect synergy of the facade and facade colors. that in the complex of the building., the synergy of colors., architecture., all the implications of the construction / mechanical / architectural / completed work were carried out in the first place and brought to perfection ...... THE ONLY CONVENIENCE., SURE ONE OF THE 90TH MOST COMPLETE + I know because I was born there. major., officer and parent daily + thank you ++++++++++++

People are very helpful here to get you to your destination

Clean Airport / Staff Was Good / No Issues with Security Also / Parking was also not expensive. Overall a good experience and it has many restaurants.

Nice airport with growing number of budget airlines coming in. I think they need to make some transit to the airport however. It's not so accessible.

Small but very efficient and convenient services. I'll fly from Hamilton once again!

It's relaxing, very small, cute little airport. There is Tim Hortons there, a cute gourmet coffee place, and washrooms are very clean.

Great airport. Small and nice. Tim Hortons is available past security. There is also water fountain to refill your bottles to have water inflight. Yes, there is a paint smell. Parking a bit expensive. Parking is payed inside

No long walks. Rental car parking to the gate is a stone's throw. Limited food and beverage available and you have to walk outside to get on/off your flight.

In the door and through security in under 5 minutes

Great experience no lines at baggage check or security. lots of room in departure zone with some restaurants. Very convenient and quick

For the most part I've had pretty good experiences flying out of Hamilton airport. Just a dislcaimer; do not fly with Swoop. Their staff are rude, unhelpful and just don't give a damn about you. It's unfortunate that their company and their name taint this airport.

However one time after paying for their parking it took about 30 minutes to exit the parking lot. One exit gate working for 50+ cars. Fun. Efficient. If it's broken just manually open the gate, have a worker there and filter out the cars looking at the tickets. It's not that difficult to rectify solutions quickly.

This is kinda the best kept secret IMO. smaller, quicker, more efficient and so much more painless then going to bigger airports like Toronto. And the people are more friendlier as well. Took a flight to Punta cana from her, and both departing and arriving back were a breeze. Highly recommended.

Great alternative to Pearson or Buffalo. Never too busy.

AVOID- Used to be a good option, now over capacity, can t handle more that 2 flights at one time. Avoid in busy travel season or at least bank on long delays. Better off at Buffalo or Niagara Falls or heaven forbid Pearson.

Love flying out of this airport it is so much more convenient than driving to Toronto and much less busy.

Food was overpriced here too but other than that it was okay

A bit too crowded on the weekends. But much more convenient than Pearson.

Security guards are not friendly, They are chilling and living their thug life....... I asked for trolley they said they don't know look around maybe you will find it......

Better than Pearson, really fast and never really busy.

Very small airport. You have to deplane and board via a ramp outside. Pelting rain last week when I was there. Had to hold folks back til rain subsided a bit. Why don't they buy a dozen golf umbrellas for people to use. Even the workers were soaked. Even tho a small venue price of food horrendous .$7 PLUS tax for a sandwich. Easier to access than toronto Pearson .

I don't know how this airport doesn't get all 5 star reviews. Short walks. No lineups. Friendly staff. A Tim Hortons in the lobby AND in the arrival/departure area. What else do you need?

The Tim Hortons should not close at 2pm on week days. Everything else is fantastic.

Swift going through customs, cant say much to do or eat before your flight. Still quick transiting through

Super unorganized. Took 45 minutes for baggage and over flow parking shuttle didnt know where it was going.

Even driving from Toronto is well worth it if you get the flight you need out of Hamilton. Parking is way less than Toronto and the entire airport experience is way better than Toronto. Stress free here even the staff and immigration staff are more laidback.

Just from what I heard I think this airport is fast, easy to get too and less confusing