World's Most Stressful Airports Ranked in 2026; Tunis-Carthage Absent

A 2026 global ranking compiled by the Australian platform iSelect has identified the world's most stressful airports, transforming the travel experience into a potential ordeal for passengers.

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The airport international of Tunis-Carthage does not appear in this list, not because it would be considered less stressful, but because it was not included in the sample analyzed.

The study, which analyzed 50 major international airports, evaluated the level of stress travelers face. Key indicators included flight delay frequency, cancellation rates, waiting times for check-in and security, border and immigration control efficiency, baggage claim delays, airport accessibility from urban centers, and passenger congestion. The ranking specifically aimed to assess the pressure on travelers, rather than the overall quality of airport infrastructure.

Newark Liberty International Airport in the United States was ranked as the most stressful airport globally in 2026. Its top position is attributed to significant congestion, recurring punctuality problems, and access challenges that can complicate the passenger journey. Other airports that feature prominently on the list of stressful hubs include Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles International Airport, London Gatwick, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam-Schiphol.

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Newark arrives in first position of the most stressful airports in the world in 2026.

Notably, Tunis-Carthage International Airport is absent from this specific ranking. This exclusion is not an indication of its performance or stress levels compared to ranked airports. Instead, iSelect's methodology focused on a limited sample of 50 major international airports, and Tunis-Carthage did not meet the selection criteria, primarily due to its traffic volume and status not aligning with the study's focus on global hubs. The article mentions that another ranking, however, does place Tunis-Carthage among airports with lower evaluations.

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Its absence therefore does not mean that it is considered less stressful or more efficient than the ranked airports. It simply indicates that it was not part of the analyzed panel.