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Verdict

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Miami International Airport (MIA) at 7.6/10. Miami International Airport leads on lounges at 8.2/10.

Score comparison

Metric Athens International Airport Miami International Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.6 7.6
On-Time Performance 7.4 7.2
Passenger Experience 7.5 7.4
Facilities & Comfort 7.9 8.0
Lounge Score 7.8 8.2
City Athens Miami
Country Greece United States
Terminals 1 terminal (main + satellite) North, Central, and South terminals
Annual passengers 28M+ 52M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy ATH — Athens MIA — Miami
Rail / public transport
To city centre
Lounge day pass
Min. connection time
Primary hub carriers

Detailed profiles

Athens, Greece · ATH · #1 in this comparison

Athens International Airport

1 terminal (main + satellite) · 28M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Athens International Airport?

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.5), and facilities (7.9). Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Athens ATH scores 7.6/10 — Greece's main hub. Metro to city ~40 min. Aegean Star Alliance gateway for island connections. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/athens-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.5 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.9 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.8 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.5
Facilities & Comfort
7.9
Lounge score 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Athens and mainland Greece — ferry connections to islands from Piraeus
  • Aegean Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections to Santorini, Mykonos, Crete (domestic)
  • Metro Line 3 to Syntagma ~40 min — reliable city access
  • Aegean Business Lounge and Goldair lounge — Priority Pass accepted

Overview

Greece's primary hub — Aegean/Star Alliance gateway with dense UK schedule on BA, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and Aegean for mainland and island connections.

Islands and UK routing

Many UK travellers fly to ATH then connect domestically to Santorini (JTR) or Crete (HER) on Aegean or Ryanair — allow 2+ hours for international-to-domestic connections.

Direct UK–island seasonal routes exist on Jet2 and TUI in summer — compare total time vs ATH connection.

Miami, United States · MIA · #2 in this comparison

Miami International Airport

North, Central, and South terminals · 52M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Miami International Airport?

Miami International Airport (MIA) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2), passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 8.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Miami MIA is rated 7.6/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.2/10. American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Concourse D is the premium benchmark for long-haul departures. Allow extra time for immigration on arrivals and terminal-specific lounge planning. See /guides/mia-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.4 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 8.2 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 8.2/10

Highlights

  • American Airlines Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club in Concourse D — key for transatlantic and Latin America connections
  • Centurion Lounge in Concourse D for Amex cardholders on qualifying international departures
  • Heavy Latin America and Caribbean network — common connection point for UK travellers routing to South America
  • Terminal-specific lounge access — North Terminal (Concourse D) hosts most premium clubs

Overview

Primary US gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean — American Airlines hub with Flagship Lounge and strong oneworld connectivity.

American Airlines hub and lounge access

MIA is American Airlines' primary Latin America hub. Flagship Lounge in Concourse D serves long-haul international business and first class on AA metal. Admirals Club locations span multiple concourses.

British Airways and Iberia use MIA for select services — oneworld elites may access AA lounges on qualifying itineraries. Priority Pass options exist in Central Terminal.

FAQ

Which is better, Athens International Airport or Miami International Airport?

Athens International Airport (ATH) scores higher overall at 7.6/10 versus Miami International Airport (MIA) at 7.6/10. Miami International Airport leads on lounges at 8.2/10.

Which has better lounges, ATH or MIA?

Miami International Airport (MIA) scores higher for lounges at 8.2/10, versus Athens International Airport at 7.8/10.

Which airport is more on-time, ATH or MIA?

Athens International Airport (ATH) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Miami International Airport (MIA) at 7.2/10.