Airport reviews
★★★★
Air travel
The ‘world’s worst airport’ fails to live up to its reputation
Having discovered Lisbon was ranked the world’s worst airport last year, I brace for hell. The reality couldn’t have been more different.
- by Michael Fowler
★★
New York
New York’s most underwhelming airport is actually in another state
One of three NYC-area airports is not in the state of New York, but there’s room for improvement at this New Jersey airport.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
Christchurch
This unassuming NZ airport has plenty of surprises
While light on shopping and food options post-security, New Zealand’s second-largest airport is friendly and bright.
- by Julie Miller
★★★½
Canada
This airport is light, bright and a little boring
Calgary International is a spacious and clean airport with cheery staff but with limited entertainment, shopping and dining options.
- by Lindy Alexander
Airport review: A stress-free and generally splendid experience
A lush exterior, complete absence of lines and cosy singular terminal keep the blood pressure at record lows.
- by Michael Fowler
★★★★
Queenstown
This is how every regional airport should be
The sleek, low-rise terminal sits in humble deference to The Remarkables mountain range that towers above it.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★
Hamburg
This 112-year-old airport hub is an uninspiring monolith
One of the world’s oldest airports, Hamburg hasn’t been updated to reflect the city’s trendy, upscale vibe.
- by Michael Fowler
★★★★
New York
One of America’s most dreaded airports has been transformed
After a $600 million upgrade, departing from JFK’s Terminal 8 in New York is a significantly more enjoyable experience than previously.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★½
Fiji
Pacific paradise makes for a seamless stop on the way to North America
Fiji’s largest airport underwent a complete renovation unveiled in 2018, including major airside extensions and a vast new departures hall.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
★★★★
Bogota
Burgers and free vaccines: Inside South America’s busiest airport
Renovated about a decade ago, the Colombian capital’s only terminal is disarmingly tranquil.
- by Michael Fowler