Athens airport has been crowned the ultimate best in Europe according to rankings from user review ratings on Google compiled by Holidu, a British search engine for holiday rentals.
Being Greece’s main and largest airport, the Eleftherios Venizelos – Athens International Airport scored a whopping 4.4 stars out of 5 from 24,467 reviews.
According to Holidu, “Greece has gotten by relativity unscathed from the European flight mania, with most of the delays being experienced at the departing airports with inbound flights to Greece.”
The ratings placed the airport in top position outcompeting Zürich Airport -Switzerland, Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport – Portugal, Alicante International Airport – Spain, and Malta International Airport in second to fifth positions, respectively.
What is outstanding about Athens Airport?
Located thirty-three kilometers away from the city center, Athens International Airport according to user ratings, “has so much to offer its travelers” revealed Holidu.
In case of a layover, passengers at Athens Airport “can enjoy baggage storage options, airport lounges, archaeological artifacts exhibitions and a wide selection of restaurants and cafes,” Holidu said.
The airport also offers a conducive play area for children and a health and wellness center, which make makes it outstanding for travelers in Europe.
The above qualities crown the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport the European aviation giant base for many travelers.
Top 10 Airports in Europe:
1. Athens International Airport, Greece – Avg. 4.4 stars, 24,467 reviews
2. Zürich Airport, Switzerland – Avg. 4.4 stars, 14,267 reviews
3. Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, Portugal – Avg. 4.4 stars, 11,904 reviews
4. Alicante International Airport, Spain – Avg. 4.3 stars, 10,547 reviews
5. Malta International Airport, Malta – Avg. 4.3 stars, 6,279 reviews
6. Munich Airport, Germany – Avg. 4.2 stars, 19,850 reviews
7. Palma De Mallorca Airport, Spain – Avg. 4.2 stars, 19,107 reviews
8. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Czech Republic – Avg. 4.2 stars, 13,786 reviews
9. Gran Canaria Airport, Spain – Avg. 4.2 stars, 10,565 reviews
10. Helsinki Airport, Finland – Avg. 4.2 stars, 8,319 reviews
Top 5 worst-rated airports in Europe
1. Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, France – Avg. 2.7 stars, 5,700 reviews
2. Heraklion International Airport, Greece – Avg. 2.8 stars, 10,791 reviews
3. Luton Airport, United Kingdom – avg. Google rating 3.0 + 10,665 reviews
4. Manchester Airport, United Kingdom – Avg. 3 stars, 15,192 reviews
5. Berlin Willy-Brandt International Airport – Avg. 3.2 stars, 16,959 reviews
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