Having a layover is most people’s worst nightmare, there are often long lines to clear customs and security and scarce food choices – but which airport should avoid on your next adventure?
From a seed list of 40 of the world's busiest airports, Betway has revealed the best and worst airports for a layover by considering factors such as the availability of shops, food and beverage options, hotels within a two mile proximity to the airport as well as passenger ratings of airport facilities such as lounges, Wi-Fi and food and retail services.
The gallery below highlights the top 10 worst airports – ranked from tenth-worst to worst – for a layover.
The gallery below highlights the top 10 worst airports – ranked from tenth-worst to worst – for a layover.
![Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the world's seventh-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 146 shops and 104 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 68% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 62%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmViNGY1ODM2LWVmMjItNGRiZi1hNTNjLTRlZDMyNzIxMmRlOTo1OGFlMTRhNi04ZDk4LTRjNGMtODk5Yy02MzNjODU0YjhmYTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Shanghai Pudong International Airport - Shanghai, China
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the world's seventh-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 146 shops and 104 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 68% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 62% Photo: MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images
![Barcelona–El Prat Airport is the world's sixth-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 27 shops and 26 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 70% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 69%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNhM2Y5OGQzLWFjMjMtNGQ1ZC1iNDRkLWY5ODliOWU3M2Y0NzowOWJjZmZlMi1iN2ZkLTQzZjEtOTJkNy0xOTM2NTkwZjJjMGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Barcelona–El Prat Airport - Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona–El Prat Airport is the world's sixth-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 27 shops and 26 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 70% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 69% Photo: PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images
![Beijing Capital International Airport is the world's fifth-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 218 shops and 63 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 65% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 59%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwMTgwMjA5LWYxYzYtNDkyYy1hYzA1LTgyYjM0MzJkMjU4NTpjY2YyNGYyZi0zOTFkLTQ1MDAtYWFmMy1iYWJlMzVlYzk2MTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Beijing Capital International Airport - Beijing, China
Beijing Capital International Airport is the world's fifth-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 218 shops and 63 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 65% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 59% Photo: JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images
![Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the world's fourth-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 98 shops and 46 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 69% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 53%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAxOGQ4NjVkLTc4NTYtNDRlYS05MTFkLTJjNjk4MDY1OGQ0ZToyOTY4NzY5NS0yM2M0LTQxMmEtYjZlZi0wYmYxYzZjYzI1MTE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Istanbul Atatürk Airport - Istanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the world's fourth-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 98 shops and 46 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 69% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 53% Photo: Burak Kara/Getty Images