The world's most-hated airports are not necessarily the worst. But many travelers experienced a harrowing time at these airports.
CNNGo lists 10 most hated airports based on travellers' experiences.
Take a look at the world's 10 worst airports...
10. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International, Brazil
In 2010, the airport was ranked first in terms of passenger traffic, and cargo handled in Brazil, placing it amongst the busiest airports in the country.
Guarulhos has been rated third in terms of flight delays among major world airports by Forbes magazine in January 2008 and 2011.
According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, 25 per cent of the flights left with delays greater than 15 minutes.
The airport is incapable of handling huge traffic. The airport had plans to add more terminals and runways but it has not taken off yet.
Only 41 per cent of flights leave on time from this airport.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
9. Perth Airport, Australia
Perth Airport is an Australian domestic and international airport serving Perth, the capital and largest city of Western Australia.
It is the fourth busiest airport in Australia. Long queues at the check-in counters, taxi counters, insufficient lounges at the airport make travel harrowing experience. The redevelopment plan has been put on hold.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
8. Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal
Tribhuvan is the only international airport in Nepal. The airport even delays the check-in procedure. The airport staff is not friendly.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
7. John F Kennedy Airport, New York, US
John F. Kennedy International Airport is the busiest international air passenger gateway to the United States, handling more international traffic than any other airport in North America.
Though it remains one of the busiest airports, it has not expanded to meet the demands of the rising number of passengers. Long immigration queues are a common sight here.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
6. Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Kenya's largest aviation facility, and the busiest airport in Eastern and Central Africa. It is the 6th busiest airport in Africa.
With the expansion plans on hold since several years, the airport lacks the space to accommodate passengers. Long queues, inadequate seats, small washrooms, pricey food outlets make this airport a worst place to be in.
To make the situation worse, the airport also faces power cuts.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
5. Ninoy Aquino International, Manila, Philippines
In 2010, NAIA terminal carried 27.1 million passengers, making it to the top 50 of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic.
A strike that hit services, collapse of the T1 terminal roof, filthy washrooms and tampered luggage make this airport a nightmare for passengers.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
4. Toncontin International, Honduras
Teniente Coronel Hernan Acosta Mejia Airport is a civil and military airport that serves Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
The History Channel program 'Most Extreme Airports', ranks it as the second most dangerous airport in the world.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
3. London Heathrow, United Kingdom
London Heathrow is the busiest airport in the United Kingdom and the third busiest airport in the world in terms of total passenger traffic (as of 2011).
Over capacity creates a chaos at this airport. The facilities are not yet geared up to meet the demands of passengers. Inordinate delays added to passengers' woes.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
2. Los Angeles International Airport, US
In 2010, LAX was the sixth busiest airport in the world. LAX is the busiest airport in California in terms of flight operations, passenger traffic and air cargo activity.
Again, a problem of size and capacity hampers the airport's services. The airport is inadequate to handle such a large number of flights.
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World's 10 most-hated airports
1. Paris-Charles de Gaulle, France
Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Roissy Airport is one of the world's principal aviation centres and the largest airport in France.
Long queues at the airport are a common sight. To add to passengers' woes, the washrooms are dirty. The staff at the airport is indifferent.
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