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CDG
FASTEST SECURITY
1 min
JFK
SLOWEST SECURITY
55 min
20 min
GLOBAL AVERAGE
8,747 airports
+15%
HOLIDAY INCREASE
Peak season impact
SECURITY WAIT TIME RANKINGS
| RANK | AIRPORT | AVG WAIT | PEAK WAIT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle France | 1 min | 2 min | EXCELLENT |
| 2 | AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Netherlands | 4 min | 6 min | EXCELLENT |
| 3 | HKG Hong Kong International Hong Kong | 5 min | 8 min | EXCELLENT |
| 4 | ICN Seoul Incheon South Korea | 9 min | 14 min | EXCELLENT |
| 5 | SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Australia | 10 min | 15 min | EXCELLENT |
SECURITY INSIGHTS
//FACTORS AFFECTING WAIT TIMES
Airport Design
Modern terminals with multiple checkpoints reduce wait times
Technology
Automated screening lanes can process 30% more passengers
Staffing
Adequate TSA/security personnel is crucial during peak hours
Passenger Volume
Hub airports typically have longer wait times
//REGIONAL DIFFERENCES
Asia-Pacific
Generally fastest security with advanced technology
Europe
Moderate wait times, varies significantly by country
North America
Longer waits due to enhanced security measures