Instant Alert: RANKED: Here are the 10 best airports in Europe

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   RANKED: Here are the 10 best airports in Europe by Benjamin Zhang on May 1, 2016, 2:32 PM Advertisement With demand for air travel in Europe growing at an impressive rate, the need for world-class airports is at an all-time high. Leading aviation reviewer Skytrax recently released the results of its annual World Airport Awards, which includes a list of the best in Europe. The Skytrax annual rankings are based on the impressions of over 13 million fliers from 106 countries. More than 550 airports were included in the survey, which covers 39 service and performance parameters, including facility comfort, location of bathrooms, and the language skills of the airport staff.  SEE ALSO: Take a tour of the $66.5 million private jet that has a waitlist stretching into 2018 10. Vienna International Airport (VIE) Yearly passengers: 22.8 million Previous rank: N/A Why it's awesome: Located just 12 miles from the heart of Austria's capital and largest city, Skytrax reviewers praised the airport for its cleanliness, compact size, and speedy wi-fi connectivity. Vienna International Airport's largest tenants include Austrian Airlines, NIKI, and Eurowings. Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, provided by Vienna International Airport . 9. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Yearly passengers: 39.7 million Previous rank: N/A Why it's awesome: Barcelona-El Prat is one of the busiest airports in Europe and serves as the gateway for region's booming leisure industry. The airport's largest tenants include low-cost carriers Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Vueling. Skytrax reviewers praised the facility for its available dining and shopping options, while complaining about longer wait times. Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, provided by AENA. 8. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) Yearly passengers: 10.3 million Previous rank: 8 Why it's awesome: Located just 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Cologne, Germany, CGN is a major hub for the budget carrier Germanwings.  Skytrax reviewers praised the airport for its modern architecture and its clean and efficient terminal buildings. Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure is for 2015, provided by Cologne Bonn Airport. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011