New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport ranks as the most stressful US airport for business travel, according to research from Booking.com for Business. The company’s analysts considered flight disruptions, customs waits and average transfer time into the closest business hub, to reveal the airports where business travelers could face additional stressors.

The remainder of the 9 most stressful airports, in order, were: Newark Liberty International, Ontario (Calif.) International, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International: O’Hare International (Chicago): San Francisco International; Miami International; Los Angeles International; and Seattle-Tacoma International.

JFK’s ranking was attributed to a long journey to Manhattan, as well as long customs wait times. Newark was found to have the highest share of flight disruptions, as well as high congestion levels. And Ontario also sees a high flight disruption rate, as well as Los Angeles traffic.

Joshua Wood, director of business travel at Booking.com for Business, said: “Business travel often comes with tight schedules, so even relatively small disruptions can create added pressure for travelers trying to stay on time and focused on work. Although businesses can’t do much to impact things like traffic congestion, security wait times and flight disruptions, it’s important these are taken into account when booking and organizing trips.

“Some of the most effective ways to reduce travel-related stress on work trips,” said Wood, “are allowing plenty of buffer time before and after meetings, choosing conveniently located hotels and pre-booking flexible transfers for a seamless commute into the central business district.”