RANKED: Here are the 10 best airports in Europe
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With demand for air travel in Europe growing at an impressive rate, the need for world-class airports is at an all-time high. Leading aviation reviewer Skytrax recently released the results of its annual World Airport Awards, which includes a list of the best in Europe.
The Skytrax annual rankings are based on the impressions of over 13 million fliers from 106 countries. More than 550 airports were included in the survey, which covers 39 service and performance parameters, including facility comfort, location of bathrooms, and the language skills of the airport staff.
10. Vienna International Airport (VIE)
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Yearly passengers: 22.8 million
Previous rank: N/A
Why it's awesome: Located just 12 miles from the heart of Austria's capital and largest city, Skytrax reviewers praised the airport for its cleanliness, compact size, and speedy wi-fi connectivity.
Vienna International Airport's largest tenants include Austrian Airlines, NIKI, and Eurowings.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, provided by Vienna International Airport .
9. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Flickr/David Martín :: Suki_ ::Yearly passengers: 39.7 million
Previous rank: N/A
Why it's awesome: Barcelona-El Prat is one of the busiest airports in Europe and serves as the gateway for region's booming leisure industry. The airport's largest tenants include low-cost carriers Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Vueling.
Skytrax reviewers praised the facility for its available dining and shopping options, while complaining about longer wait times.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, provided by AENA.
8. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Flickr/Damian WitkowskiYearly passengers: 10.3 million
Previous rank: 8
Why it's awesome: Located just 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Cologne, Germany, CGN is a major hub for the budget carrier Germanwings.
Skytrax reviewers praised the airport for its modern architecture and its clean and efficient terminal buildings.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, provided by Cologne Bonn Airport.
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