# World Consumer Airport Index rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-consumer-airport-index-rankings
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:06:16.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Düsseldorf Airport was initially recognized by the US-based Consumer Choice Center as the best ‘small’ airport globally, noted for its airline variety and route range. Operational data indicated a positive trend in passenger volume and efficient security processing, with 96% of passengers passing through in under ten minutes.

In a subsequent release of the World Consumer Airport Index, the Consumer Choice Center provided a more detailed ranking based on passenger-centric metrics such as rail access, terminal connections, and security wait times. Düsseldorf Airport maintained its top position in the smaller airport category, characterized by ‘almost instantaneous security processing.’ In the large airport category, Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport was ranked first.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: European airports top new World Consumer Airport Index

The World Consumer Airport Index ranks Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas and Düsseldorf as the world's best large and small airports, respectively, based on efficiency and passenger amenities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-airports-top-new-world-consumer-airport-index

### 2026-08-12: Düsseldorf Airport named best ‘small’ airport globally

Düsseldorf Airport has been named the world's best ‘small’ airport by the Consumer Choice Center, amid reports of specific flight cancellations and recent high passenger volumes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dsseldorf-airport-named-best-small-airport-globally

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