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.
![Newark Liberty International Airport is the world's third-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 182 shops and 153 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 62% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 61%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgyNDdhMGIwLWUxOWYtNDdhNC1iMjFmLWY5YzhiZDM1ZjBhYjpkZDNjZTYyNS1hYmQ1LTRiY2YtYWM3NC1jZGZiMGJmN2JlYWI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Newark International Airport - Newark, New Jersey, United States
Newark Liberty International Airport is the world's third-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 182 shops and 153 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 62% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 61% Photo: KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images
![Gatwick Airport is the world's second-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 51 shops and 39 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 66% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 67%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ0M2YwMzZhLWE0YTUtNGViMi04ZTJkLWM2YzhkYzMyODJkYTpmZDVjMGRlYy0xNWZkLTRiODUtODEyMy04ZjkzZTgyNmE4MmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Gatwick Airport - Crawley, United Kingdom
Gatwick Airport is the world's second-worst airport for a layover. The airport has 51 shops and 39 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 66% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 67% Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images
![Mexico City International Airport is the world's worst airport for a layover. The airport has 70 shops and 83 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 70% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 62%](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjllOGM3NzI5LWEyNDMtNDFkMS1hNDI0LWMzMjAwYjE4MjMyNzo0ZWQwNzRjZC1jNmU1LTQyZDQtYmI2MS1iMzZhZjNmNWQ5YjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Mexico City International Airport - Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City International Airport is the world's worst airport for a layover. The airport has 70 shops and 83 food and beverage facilities. It has a lounge satisfaction rating of 70% and Wi-Fi satisfaction rating of 62% Photo: PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images