Is Burbank Airport better than LAX?

Fodors Travel Guide conducted a new survey ranking the world's airports from best to worst. The two Southern California airports were ranked, on opposite sides of the spectrum, with Burbank being named the best airport in the country and LAX the worst.



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BUR is famous for its ease and convenience, particularly for the quick-moving lines at its security checkpoints! However, we recommend that you arrive at the Airport at least an hour before your flight is scheduled to depart.

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San Diego International Airport, California This airport officially opened its doors in 1928 and has been the busiest single runway worldwide ever since. But, pilots find it challenging to use the runway because of the close proximity to the downtown skyscrapers.

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Fly to the cheapest location. Search for flights to Los Angeles International Airport - this is the cheapest airport to fly to when travelling to Los Angeles.

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For 93 years, we've been known as the friendliest, most convenient airport for flying to or from Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the San Fernando Valley.

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Usually, though, LAX has more and cheaper flights. It is under construction, that makes a difference in terms of ability to easily get around, another factor to consider.

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Hollywood Burbank Airport covers 555 acres (224 ha) at an elevation of 778 feet (237 m) above sea level.

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BUR is also the only airport in the area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. It's a great place for celebrity sightings as many stars use Burbank Hollywood to slip into town avoiding fans and paparazzi. Many stars live in the Burbank area.

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Airports with highest turbulence
Severe turbulence from mountain waves tends to be stronger than from jet streams, also contributing to a higher average value. The most turbulent airport of 2022: Xigazê, Tibet.

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Terminals A and B are housed in the same building and are within easy walking distance of each other.

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