- A new study ranks 117 global airports based on family-friendly facilities like play areas and nursing rooms.
- Several U.S. airports made the full list, but none cracked the top 20—Memphis International (MEM) ranked highest at No. 23.
Traveling with small children Even under the best circumstances, it is not an easy task. But as families on the go know, not all airports are created equal—and a new study set out to find the 10 most family-friendly Airports around the world
British stroller company iCandy Recently, the Little Flyers Index released a ranking of 117 airports in the world based on their kid-friendliness. The scores were determined by factors that matter most to parents: the number and type of restaurants, the number and type of play areas for children, the availability of nursing rooms, rental strollers, etc. family-friendly security linesThe airport’s score was based on the number of passengers that fly out each year. Each airport received a score of 100.
Spain’s economy has been analyzed in detail. Menorca Airport (MAH), located along the Mediterranean coast, won with a score 95. The small airport is easier to navigate because it has four play areas for children, three nursing rooms and eight dining options.
Riga Airport in Latvia (AIX) is the second-ranked airport. It has 12 restaurants, 3 play areas, 4 nursing rooms, rental strollers and family friendly security. The third airport on the list, the Warsaw Chopin Airport Rentable strollers and family-friendly security are available at (WAW) in Poland.
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The study reveals the top 10 airports for families around the globe.
- Menorca Airport, Spain
- Riga International Airport, Latvia
- Warsaw Chopin Airport in Poland
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Canada
- Oslo Airport (OSL), Norway
- Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey
- Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), France
- London Luton Airport LTN, U.K.
- Munich Airport (MUC), Germany
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark
A number of airports in the United States appeared on the Little Flyer Index but none made it into the top twenty. Memphis International Airport (MEH), in Tennessee, is ranked highest in the United States.
Planning a wedding? Here are some tips for parents. family-friendly vacationHaving amenities that cater to young children at airports can change the game. If you have a layover, a play area at the airport could make all the difference in whether your toddler has a calm second leg of travel or not. A nursing station may mean the distinction between a smooth journey with an infant and a suitcase or fumbling around in a dirty restroom stall. More airports should follow suit and have just as many playgrounds as they do vending machine for eyebrow pencils.
