Best, worst airports ranked for World Cup 2026 travel — passengers to one NYC hub may be in for a bumpy ride
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching, and travel to the event may be challenging for fans. A recent ranking identified John F. Kennedy International Airport as the worst airport for World Cup travel, followed closely by Newark Liberty International Airport. LaGuardia Airport also ranked poorly, highlighting potential travel issues for attendees heading to the tournament.
- ▪John F. Kennedy International Airport was ranked the worst overall World Cup airport with a score of 16.2 out of 100.
- ▪Newark Liberty International Airport ranked 23rd with a score of 29.4, affected by low efficiency and affordability.
- ▪LaGuardia Airport came in 18th with an overall score of 37.7, having the highest cancellation rate among the 25 airports.
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Travel Best, worst airports ranked for World Cup 2026 travel — passengers to one NYC hub may be in for a bumpy ride By Brooke Steinberg Published May 21, 2026, 11:21 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and fans will be traveling all over to catch the world’s biggest soccer tournament. But many could have trouble getting to their final destinations. Passengers jetting to New York and New Jersey are headed for some turbulence, as two area airports landed among the worst in a new ranking — and one came in dead last. John F.
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