Scottish airport crowned best in the UK for summer 2025 and it's not Edinburgh
Scotland's top airports have been named ahead of the peak of summer, with one city hub being crowned the best in the whole of the UK.
Transport operator hoppa has shared a list of the top 10 airports across the British Isles. The experts considered a range of factors, including average delays, percentage of cancelled flights, and parking charges.
Coming in at number one on hoppa's list is Glasgow Airport with an overall airport score of 9.21 out of 10. According to the experts, the airport is "the best choice for fast and affordable travel in the UK".
It was found that flights at Glasgow Airport have an average delay of 9.6 minutes. Meanwhile, just 7.66 per cent of flights are affected by delays over 30 minutes.
According to hoppa, parking at Glasgow Airport is accessible for all budgets. The average cost of parking at the airport, which borders Paisley and Renfrew south-west of the city, was found to be £13.20 per day.
Inside the airport, passengers can relax in one of four lounges for as little as £22. These include the "stylish" Upper Deck and Lomond, while Glasgow Airport also has British Airways and Emirates lounges for flyers using these airlines.
The only other Scottish airport to appear on hoppa's roundup is Aberdeen Airport, which places at number seven. It received an Airport Score of 7.38 out of 10.
The experts found that the average delay of flights at Aberdeen Airport is 10.7 minutes, while 8.13 per cent of flights are delayed by more than 30 minutes. According to hoppa, 4.04 per cent of flights at the airport are cancelled.
Meanwhile, the average cost of parking at Aberdeen Airport is £14.42 per day. There are also two lounges at the airport according to the experts.
Elsewhere, the second best airport in the UK after Glasgow Airport is Heathrow Airport in London. The UK's biggest airport received an Airport Score of 9.01 out of 10.
Managing Director at hoppa Chris Harrington commented: "Our ranking of the UK's top 10 best airports accounts for the most important considerations for a stress-free airport experience, including average delay times and the likelihood of cancellations.
"Glasgow Airport reigns supreme, with an average flight delay of just 9.6 minutes, and less than 8 per cent of flights are affected by delays of over 30 minutes.
"Parking is another factor we considered for our index as specialists in airport transfers, and we believe that searching for a suitable parking space can add unnecessary anxiety to your journey. Pre-booked airport transfers eliminate those uncertainties.
"A door-to-door transfer gives you control and peace of mind with fixed pricing and timing. It also eliminates the worry of meeting airport shuttle times and is ideal for family and business travellers alike."
See below for the full list of the UK's best airports. More information can be found on the hoppa website.
The UK's top 10 best airports of 2025
Glasgow
Heathrow
Gatwick
Luton
Belfast International
Manchester
Aberdeen
Stansted
Leeds Bradford
East Midlands International
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