Stansted and Southend among worst UK airports for delays

All airports across the country experience delays but some are worse than others - with Stansted making the top 10.

It was also accompanied on the list by Southend Airport which came inside the top 25.

Flight delays are often caused by issues outside the control of airports, such as air traffic control (ATC) disruption and bad weather.

Depending on the distance of the route and length of delay, passengers booked on delayed flights from UK airports are entitled to assistance such as a reasonable amount of food and drink, a means to communicate and overnight accommodation if required.

Passengers may also be able to claim compensation of up to £520 from the airline if the reason for the delay is deemed within its control, which could be a fault with the aircraft or pilot sickness.

Full list with average delay

1. Manchester (19 minutes and 30 seconds)

2. Birmingham (18 minutes and 42 seconds)

3. Bournemouth (17 minutes and 18 seconds)

4. Southampton (16 minutes and 36 seconds)

5. Gatwick (16 minutes and 24 seconds)

6. Newcastle (15 minutes and 48 seconds)

=7. Leeds Bradford (15 minutes and 36 seconds)

=7. Stansted (15 minutes and 36 seconds)

9. Edinburgh (15 minutes and 24 seconds)

10. Teesside (15 minutes and six seconds)

=11. Cardiff (14 minutes and 54 seconds)

=11. Exeter (14 minutes and 54 seconds)

13. Bristol (14 minutes and 36 seconds)

=14. London City (14 minutes and 12 seconds)

=14. Luton (14 minutes and 12 seconds)

16. Heathrow (12 minutes and 42 seconds)

17. Belfast International (12 minutes and 24 seconds)

=18. Glasgow (12 minutes and six seconds)

=18. Belfast City (12 minutes and six seconds)

20. East Midlands (11 minutes and 48 seconds)

21. Aberdeen (10 minutes and 54 seconds)

22. Southend (10 minutes and 24 seconds)

23. Liverpool John Lennon (Nine minutes and 24 seconds)

Both Stansted and Southend Airport were approached for a comment.