As summer comes to an end, the main question for globetrotters is the quality of the airport experience. The overall experience was again mixed in 2026. While some airports have risen to the top of the rating, others have disappointed the travelers. Holidu has conducted a survey of the 85 most important airports in Europe based on more than 2,4 million Google Maps reviews. In addition to the best in class, the experts have also compiled a list of the worst airports in Europe. Here are the top 5 best-rated airports in Europe for 2026. Brought to you by Tourism Review.
TOP 5 BEST-RATED AIRPORTS IN EUROPE
Theodore Slate
- Sep 7, 2026
5/ Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland, 4.3 points/34,951 reviews
The airport in Zurich has taken 5th place this year and has been in the top-5 airports in Europe since 2023. According to the reviews, the ZRH airport is the best in central Europe and Switzerland. Besides providing a high quality of service, it also serves as a good transport hub due to the shortest transfer times and excellent connections to the city. It has the second-highest score among the airports with more than 25 million passengers.
4/ Athens International Airport (ATH), Greece, 4.3 points/53,883 reviews
The ATH airport has nearly 4,700 more reviews this year. Travelers flying to Greece have more options to choose from compared to other European countries. The airport has been upgraded recently and now manages the summer season’s pressures efficiently. The speeding up of the security and passport control process has also improved the overall experience.
3/ Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), Finland, 4.4 points/20,156 reviews
The HEL airport has more than 2,000 additional reviews compared to the previous year. Airports in Scandinavian countries are usually among the best in Europe in terms of infrastructure and customer-centric service. This airport serves as a transit point for many passengers traveling from Europe to Asia. It features bright interiors, ample seating, and rest areas.
2/ Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO), Porto, Portugal, 4.4 points/33,878 reviews
Porto Airport has nearly 3,800 more reviews than in the previous year and has taken the second place. Small and well-managed airports in southern Europe are usually in demand, as they have fewer queues and offer a better quality of service. Porto’s airport has the biggest gap compared to the nearest airports in the ranking, among which Lisbon appears in 60th place.
1/ Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey, 4.4 points/110,254 reviews
IST has scored first place among the airports in Europe for the 4th year in a row. More than 100,000 travelers left their reviews for the busiest airport in Turkey. Wide terminals, excellent signage, and a broad selection of food and retail outlets contribute to the overall positive impression.
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