"The 10 least favorable airports globally, as revealed on TikTok"
In a recent survey of travel experiences, TikTok users have shared their least favourite airports worldwide, with common themes of delays, poor user experience, and logistical challenges emerging. Here are some of the airports that have been highlighted as the most disliked:
Aruba Airport, known for its frustrating experience, particularly the difficulty in leaving the airport, has been labelled as the "worst airport ever" by many travellers. Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, USA, has been noted for frequent delays and missed flights, leading users to avoid it. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, despite loyalty to certain airlines serving there, has been described as the worst airport experience by many TikTok users.
These complaints highlight operational inefficiencies, traveler inconvenience, and frustrating airport layouts or processes as key factors behind the dislike.
In a broader list from external rankings, airports such as Tunis Carthage Airport (Tunisia), Rhodes Diagoras Airport (Greece), Ho Chi Minh Airport (Vietnam), and others have been identified as the worst globally in 2025, often due to poor infrastructure, delays, and overcrowding.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was frequently criticized for never-ending construction and chronic congestion, with 4.09% of commenters expressing frustration. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) received mentions for frequently delayed flights, outdated terminals, and poor amenities, with 3.91% of overall mentions resonating among domestic travelers.
Denver International Airport (DEN) was frequently criticized for terminal confusion, while Orlando International Airport received 4.61% of overall mentions from angry airport-goers due to crowds of Disney-bound travelers and overwhelming security lines.
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport were frequently mentioned due to delays and the ripple effect on connections. John F. Kennedy International Airport was also mentioned for poor TSA experiences.
Singapore Changi Airport led delay-related complaints, with 11.21% of commenters expressing dissatisfaction. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was the most frequent mention for airport frustration, accounting for 13.5% of all mentions and 19.2% of domestic airport mentions.
John F. Kennedy International Airport was frequently criticized for long wait times at customs, while Denver International Airport received 3.87% of overall mentions due to its sprawling, confusing layout and frequent construction detours.
London Heathrow Airport received the most mentions among international airports, accounting for 30% of mentions. Miami International Airport was cited as overcrowded, chaotic, and inconvenient. Chicago O'Hare International Airport was also mentioned for its crowded conditions and long wait times.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ranked second internationally due to luggage mishaps and chaotic customs, with 3.74% of overall mentions. Denver International Airport was also mentioned for luggage woes.
Heathrow Airport and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport were also frequently cited for confusing navigation and stressful connections. John F. Kennedy International Airport drew consistent complaints for outdated infrastructure and stressful international flights.
These findings underscore the importance of improving airport operations and user experience to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable journey for travellers.
- TikTok users have labeled Aruba Airport as the "worst airport ever," citing a difficult experience leaving the airport.
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the USA has been noted for numerous flight delays and missed flights, leading many to avoid it.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has been described as producing the worst airport experience by many TikTok users, despite loyalty to certain airlines serving there.
- In external rankings, airports like Tunis Carthage Airport, Rhodes Diagoras Airport, and Ho Chi Minh Airport have been identified as the worst globally in 2025, often due to poor infrastructure, delays, and overcrowding.
- LAX was frequently criticized for never-ending construction and chronic congestion, with a large percentage of commenters expressing frustration.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Newark Liberty International Airport, Denver International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport were frequently mentioned due to delays and the accompanying challenges in connections.
