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The Best (and Worst) Airports in Europe, According to Google

Traveler at one of the many airports in Europe (photo: Erik Odiin)

This story will highlight the best-rated airports in Europe you wouldn’t mind getting stuck in. We’ll also highlight some airports for which you may want to find alternatives based on reviewers’ experiences.

Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, sought out the airports with the best reviews.

Using data from Google Maps, this study was conducted using the average Google rating and the number of reviews to create the ultimate European airport ranking.


Traveler at one of the many airports in Europe (photo: Erik Odiin)
Traveler in a European airport (photo: Erik Odiin)

Read on to discover these top-notch airports to book your next flight and some insider tips, including amenities and delay information.

Click here to view an interactive map and data table ranking the complete list of the best airports in Europe.

5 Best Rated Airports in Europe

1. Athens International Airport, Greece

Avg. 4.4 stars, 24,467 reviews

It’s official – Athens Airport is the best airport in Europe! As Greece’s biggest and most known airport, ATH is located 20 miles (33 kilometers) from the city center.

Greece has gotten by relativity unscathed from the European flight mania, with most of the delays experienced at the departing airports with inbound flights to Greece.

Have a layover? You can enjoy baggage storage options, airport lounges, archaeological artifacts exhibitions, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. Athens Airport has so much to offer its travelers.


Aegean flight over Athens (photo: Fotis Christopoulos)
Aegean flight over Athens (photo: Fotis Christopoulos)

2. Zürich Airport, Switzerland

Avg. 4.4 stars, 14,267 reviews

Although facing backlash from the recent air traffic control glitch, Zürich Airport is one you wouldn’t mind getting stuck in, and it hasn’t seemed to affect its reputation.

Plus, Zürich Airport has everything you could need to kill time at the airport. Starting August 1, 2022, they will have live music on the weekends and a games lounge complete with table tennis, darts, and even a mini-golf course.

You can also check out their website for upcoming invents, including brunch on the Observation Deck, BBQs, and more. Who wouldn’t want to have a layover in this adventure land?

Related: Travel Switzerland on a Budget


Zurich Airport (photo: Jairph)
Zurich Airport (photo: Jairph)

3. Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, Portugal

Avg. 4.4 stars, 11,904 reviews

The third spot is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, also known as Porto Airport. Porto may be an excellent option to avoid the delays plaguing Portugal’s largest…

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