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More than a million Aussies are set to experience the best and worst of Australian airports this Christmas, with Cheapflights’ new #AirportLife research revealing the rankings of our transit hubs nationwide.

Reviewing the main departure points across Australia, the survey found Brisbane and Canberra are home to our favourite terminals, each receiving the highest marks (7.4 out of 10 on average) for general cleanliness, the range of bars and restaurants, and the all-important state of the bathrooms.

Hobart International Airport was left languishing in bottom spot (6.9 out of 10), behind Sydney Kingsford-Smith International Airport and Darwin International Airport (both 7.1 out of 10), with the check-in process, speed and ease of passing through security and Wi-Fi access failing to take-off with travellers.

Take a look at how each airport ranks for everything from friendliness of staff to Wi-Fi access…

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Sam ShillabeerLondon-based travel writer with a weakness for hipster coffee shops, Caribbean beaches and overpriced gin cocktails. Usually plans holidays around the food. Prefers the aisle seat.

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