Leeds Bradford Airport has been named the dirtiest airport in the UK, according to a new study that analyzed Google reviews of 50 UK airports. Birmingham Airport also ranked in the top five, coming in fifth place.
Study Methodology
Private Tours England scrutinized Google Reviews of 50 UK airports, tallying how frequently travellers used the word "dirty" in their feedback. The rankings are based on the proportion of total reviews containing the term.
Top 10 Dirtiest Airports in the UK
- Leeds Bradford Airport - 2.46% of reviews mention "dirty"
- Manchester Airport - 1.45%
- Belfast International Airport - 1.42%
- London Stansted - 1.18%
- Birmingham Airport - 1.13%
- Edinburgh Airport - 1.05%
- London Luton Airport - 0.96%
- Newcastle Airport - 0.84%
- Bristol Airport - 0.80%
- East Midlands Airport - 0.73%
Leeds Bradford Airport Response
Leeds Bradford Airport holds a 3.2 Google rating. One reviewer noted: "The airport is currently being renovated. However, there are very few seats, toilets are super dirty, and the WiFi does not function whatsoever." Another commented: "To say it's been refurbished, it's cheap, IKEA plastic plants everywhere and dirty and unclean. The public lounge is bad enough, but the Avro Lounge is an absolute disgrace." A third wrote: "Avoid this grubby, dirty little airport if you can. Completely unfit for purpose."
In response, a spokesperson for Leeds Bradford Airport told the Express: "We are disappointed by the findings of this study, which are based on Google reviews spanning many years and do not accurately reflect the passenger experience at Leeds Bradford Airport today. Over the past year, we have delivered significant terminal upgrades and continue to invest in improving our facilities and customer experience through ongoing construction and improvement projects."
Other Airports in the Top Five
Manchester Airport came in second place, with 1.45% of reviews mentioning cleanliness concerns, while Belfast International Airport ranked third at 1.42%. London Stansted followed in fourth place at 1.18%, with Birmingham Airport completing the top five at 1.13%.
As summer travel peaks, airports are expected to be more crowded than ever, which can exacerbate cleanliness issues. Travellers are encouraged to share their experiences and feedback to help airports improve.
