Athens International Airport Ranks Among Europe's Top 5 Best Airports In 2026

by XpatAthens
Wednesday, 05 August 2026

Athens has yet another reason to celebrate. According to new research by Holidu, Athens International Airport has been ranked among the five highest-rated airports in Europe for 2026, highlighting the Greek capital's growing reputation as one of Europe's most welcoming travel destinations.

Based on thousands of Google Maps reviews from travellers across Europe, Athens International Airport secured 4th place with an impressive 4.3-star rating from 53,883 reviews, making it one of the continent's most highly praised aviation hubs.

Europe's Highest-Rated Airports In 2026

According to Holidu's latest ranking, the top five highest-rated airports in Europe are:

Rank	Airport	Country	Google Rating
1	Istanbul Airport	Turkey	⭐ 4.4
2	Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)	Portugal	⭐ 4.4
3	Helsinki Airport	Finland	⭐ 4.4
4	Athens International Airport	Greece	⭐ 4.3
5	Zürich Airport	Switzerland	⭐ 4.3

Why Travellers Love Athens International Airport

With nearly 54,000 Google Maps reviews, Athens International Airport continues to earn high praise from both international visitors and locals alike. Travellers frequently highlight its clean and modern facilities, efficient organisation, easy navigation, and pleasant overall passenger experience.

As Greece welcomes millions of visitors every year, the airport plays a vital role in creating a positive first and last impression of the country. Its consistent high ratings reflect ongoing efforts to provide a smooth, reliable, and comfortable journey, whether travellers are arriving to explore Athens or heading off to discover the Greek islands.

A Strong Showing For Southern Europe

Southern Europe performed particularly well in this year's rankings, with both Istanbul Airport and Porto's Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport retaining their first and second-place positions thanks to excellent passenger reviews. Helsinki Airport completed the top three, praised for its calm atmosphere, intuitive layout and efficient security process.

Athens' place among these leading airports demonstrates how the city continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe's premier travel gateways.

About The Study

The ranking was compiled by Holidu using average Google Maps review scores and the total number of reviews for the 100 busiest airports in Europe based on passenger numbers. Airports were ranked according to their ratings, with those receiving larger numbers of reviews given greater weight. Airports in Russia and Ukraine, as well as non-operating airports, were excluded, resulting in a final ranking of 85 European airports. The data was collected in **June 2026.