Cagliari Elmas named Italy's best airport in 2026 AirHelp rankings

Cagliari Elmas has been named the best airport in Italy according to the AirHelp Score 2026. Based on data collected between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, the airport achieved a total score of 7.78, ranking 71st globally.

Cagliari's high ranking is largely attributed to its punctuality, where it earned an 8-point rating. Data shows that only 19% of flights experienced delays and approximately 1% were cancelled. The airport also received scores of 7.5 for passenger experience and 7.4 for facilities and comfort.

Bari Karol Wojtyła secured second place in Italy with a score of 7.75, ranking 82nd worldwide. It notably achieved the highest customer perception among the top three, with an 8.1 rating for passenger experience. Milan Linate took third place nationally with a score of 7.74, ranking 87th globally.

At the lower end of the Italian rankings, Bergamo-Orio al Serio was identified as the worst performing, ranking 256th globally with a score of 7.03. The airport struggled with punctuality, receiving a 6.9 rating, with more than 30% of flights delayed and 10% cancelled.