It's unlikely you're going to plan a trip around the best airports in the world, but it's still good to know where your destination sits on the scale. After analysing data around the dining options, airport parking costs, number of lounges, quality of hotels and distance from the urban centre, luggage storage company Stasher has ranked the world's aviation hubs to bring you this list of the best airports out there. Here's the top 30...

Vancouver is often named as one of the most liveable cities in the world, and its airport, with glorious mountain and ocean views, makes it into Stasher's top 30 best airports in the world list. Vancouver International ranked well for its proximity to the city – the airport is just a 25-minute Skytrain ride from the downtown area – and the cost of parking, which can be as little as CA$15 (£9/$11) a day.

Another well-placed airport, Madrid's major international hub is incredibly close to the city centre. With Metro stations in two of its terminals, you can take Line 8 all the way to the centre of Spain's capital, arriving in just 12 minutes. The airport also scored highly for punctuality, with a 7 out of 10 for 'likelihood of on-time flights'. Needless to say, the efficiency of this airport is refreshing compared with many international hubs. 

Parking is what sets Jomo Kenyatta apart from the rest. Nairobi's main airport offers 24-hour parking for just 280 Kenyan shillings (approximately £2.20 or $2.70). The airport scored poorly for shopping and airport lounges, but its proximity to the city centre – just 10 miles – was a saving grace. Unlike most airports in the world, Jomo Kenyatta is also incredibly close to one of the country's national parks, where zebra and giraffe roam with a backdrop of skyscrapers and landing aircraft.

Kuala Lumpur's international airport is a hit with travellers on Google, with a 4-star rating average from its over 9,000 reviews. It wins out for its food and drink options and the cleanliness of its public spaces and toilets. Stasher rated its parking as reasonable, too, but it falls down on shopping options and number of airport lounges. There's free Wi-Fi throughout, though, so if you've a long layover, settle in for a good meal and watch your favourite shows.

With reasonably priced parking and close to the city centre, Christchurch international scored a total of almost 6 out of 10 on Stasher's ranking. But it's the airport hotels here that win the day. The high-end Sudima Hotel has its own outdoor pool, perfect for a pre-flight dip, and the playful budget option JUCY Snooze has simple rooms and funky public areas with hammocks and deckchairs for relaxing. 

Flights are regularly on time from Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport, and parking here is pretty cheap at just 250 Thai Baht (around £6 or $8) per day. But the highlight at this airport is the restaurants. If you're flying out of Don Mueang, don't miss a fragrant Thai meal before you take to the skies.

Serving capital New Delhi, Indira Gandhi International is one of this vast country's best airports. It's the busiest in India, with over 60 million passengers passing through each year, and it's located just 10 miles from the city centre. On Stasher's ranking, it scored highly for food and drink outlets – think Punjabi street food and kathi kebab rolls – as well as cheap airport parking. While the shopping options are limited, the airport receives rave reviews from travellers on Google.

One of the two major airports in Tenerife, Aeropuerto de Tenerife Norte is well placed for those heading for the capital, Santa Cruz – it's just a 10-minute drive from the city centre. The airport is also just a few miles from some spectacular beaches, and the Rural de Anaga Park, a precipitous mountain range with excellent hiking opportunities. Scoring well for airport hotels and reasonably priced parking, Tenerife North is one of the best airports in the world. 

There are three standout features in this airport which serves Buenos Aires: cheap parking, proximity to the city and excellent airport hotels. The Aeroparque Inn & Suites is reasonably priced and has bayside views out towards Uruguay, and the Awwa Suites & Spa sits between the airport and city centre with contemporary rooms and a great indoor pool.

After a recent makeover, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai is now an excellent hub in the south's most popular city. Served by major airlines like Emirates, Air India and British Airways, it has striking architecture and design, and intriguing Indian artworks throughout. As the main airport for Bollywood's stars, there are plenty of good airport lounges, including an Amex Lounge and pay-per-use lounges. The highlight here is the airport parking though – it's incredibly cheap at just 1,000 rupees for 24 hours (around £11.50 or $14).

Google users rate this airport highly thanks to its location among the Andes mountain ranges, as well as its customer service and cleanliness. While it falls down on shopping options and lounges, there's a likelihood your flight from here will leave on time, and you can get a great meal at one of the excellent dining options. The Johnny Rockets burgers are a hit with passengers.

Cheap parking is what gives this airport its edge, meaning residents in Johannesburg can park here without spending their holiday budget before they've even taken off. The airport is an easy train ride or 30-minute drive from the city centre, and has a good track record for punctuality. Google reviewers say the airport's staff are helpful and friendly, and the efficiency of its operation is a win, giving it 4.1 stars out of five.

Serving southeast Queensland, Brisbane Airport is lauded for its excellent on-site hotels. There's a 5-star, luxury Pullman Hotel with an outdoor pool and terrace, a 4-star Novotel and the ever reliable and affordable Ibis. The airport itself scores highly for affordable parking and its distance to Brisbane city centre (just over 10 miles), as well as excellent food and drink options. Plus, flights here are punctual, so no need to worry about delays. 

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Good airport hotels, punctuality and distance from the city are three of the top things that make Helsinki one of the world's best airports, but the comparatively reasonable parking (just £11.70 or $14.30 a day) is the highlight. Helsinki Airport is just a 40-minute train ride or 30-minute drive from the capital, and a variety of fast food chains are available throughout. The best foodie aspect, though, is Helsinki Market, which serves all local, healthy food cooked fresh daily. 

Stasher's ranking scores this Durban airport highly for its hotel offering – expect African lodge luxury at De Charmoy Estate, and fun, convivial decor at the more affordable Shapes of Africa, both within a 10-minute drive of the terminals. There's cheap onsite parking, rave reviews by Google users and timeliness when it comes to flight departures. With a total score of 6.14 according to the Stasher rating, this airport is above average.

With internationally-loved classics like Dunkin' Donuts and Domino's, the Brazilian capital's airport is rated highly for its food and drink offering. There's coffee aplenty, and rightly so – Brazil is the world's biggest exporter of the stuff – as well as juice shops and wine bars. It has one of the best Google review ratings in the list, and is lauded for its proximity to the city and reasonable airport parking.

Sitting west of Shanghai's centre, Hongqiao Airport is mainly a domestic and regional hub, with a few international connections available to the likes of Tokyo and Seoul. Stasher rates the airport for its cheap parking and punctuality, but the best part is the food, with international and local chains serving up everything from burgers to noodles.

Regularly named the best airport in the world thanks to its array of unique amenities and facilities, Singapore's Changi airport has a surprisingly low place on this list. The airport receives rave reviews from travellers using Google, and it scores highly for its food offering, punctuality and its lounges. But there are two crucial factors that let it down: Changi is just too far from Singapore's centre, and parking is expensive.

Just six miles from the centre of Wellington city, this airport is one of the closest to an urban area. There's good food on offer, with local beers and produce from the city's United Brew Works, and favourites like Ben & Jerry's and Subway. Shops are somewhat limited, but there are the usual duty free and Sunglass Hut stores available, plus some excellent airport hotels for those early departures.

Arriving into Sangster International is a great start for any vacation, as this airport sits at number 11 in the 30 best airports in the world ranking. In close proximity to Montego Bay, one of the country's most popular resorts, there's more to this airport than just the short journey to the seaside. Expect great food and drink, cheap airport parking and reliable punctuality. Not to mention, stunning coastal views upon take off and landing. 

This Middle Eastern hub has some of the best Google feedback in the aviation industry. With over 7,000 reviews, the airport has an average score of 4.4 stars and is well loved for its easy immigration checks, friendly staff and spacious terminals. There's a good variety of food and drink on offer, and an enormous duty free shop for those in need of retail therapy.

Serving the Colombian capital of Bogotá, El Dorado is well known for its brilliant food offering. Expect the likes of Burger King and Starbucks to sit alongside local favourites such as the Bogotá Beer Company and Crepes and Waffles. Shops include the obligatory duty free store, as well as a fun gift shop selling Colombian crafts and produce. Sitting right in the city's suburbs, it's not too far from the main tourist areas.

Airport hotels are the top ranking feature here, with Delta, Marriott, Hilton and Radisson all within minutes of the terminals. There are good connections into town, with a 30-minute shuttle bus for just CA$8 (£5 or $6). There's also a good variety of food here, and planes are pretty punctual flying in and out of Calgary. 

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Adelaide International has one of the shortest distances to its home city of all these airports – it's just less than four miles to the city centre, and even less to the nearest stretch of sand, West Beach. Reviewers on Google love the ample choice of food and drink, as well as the friendly staff. Views over the ocean and coast are gorgeous as you take off and land here too.

In sixth place is José María Córdova International, the main airport for the gorgeous city of Medellín. One of the top airports for great hotels, there are a handful of reasonably priced accommodation options, including the excellent 4-star Movich Hotel Las Lomas. Land here, though, and you'll find there's a way to go before you really reach your destination – Medellín is actually 15 miles from the airport.

Denmark's capital is known as one of the coolest cities in the world, and so it's right that its airport is well-rated too. In a country with a reputation for being expensive, it's refreshing to see reasonably-priced airport parking, plus great local craft beers, a gin bar and an exceptional steak restaurant among its food offerings. It's just a 15-minute metro ride to the city centre, and punctuality is good at Copenhagen Airport.

The fourth best airport in the world can be found in Thailand and is the main hub for capital Bangkok. There's cheap parking, great reviews by Google users and excellent food and drink on offer, from Thai favourites to international chains. Shopping isn't great, but the lounges here are exceptional. Thai Airways and Singapore Air have two of the best lounges in the airport, with premium drinks on tap and luxurious, soft seating. The airport is quite a distance from the city centre, but its great amenities make it a pleasure to travel through regardless.

For a tiny airport with just one terminal, it's a real achievement that Piarco International has made it to number three on this list. Stasher rates the airport's access to shops at a 10 out of 10, though it certainly doesn't have as many as Singapore's Changi or even Vancouver International. Parking here is reasonable, and the food and drink offering is also well rated. 

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London's main international hub scores pretty low on a few fronts – distance from the city, the cost of parking and punctuality are all a way from the top of the scale. But the airport's lounges are what puts it in second place here, with the British Airways flagship lounge, plus SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance lounges. There are also pay-per-use lounges, too, where for as little as £15 per person ($18) you can enjoy a few little luxuries before you board.

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With exceptionally cheap airport parking and almost always on-time flights, Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International – Moscow's main airport – is the best airport in the world according to Stasher's data. The Google reviews don't sing too many praises, and the shops and restaurant offerings are limited, but there are decent airport lounges and good hotels, making this the world's best aviation hub. 

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