AviationSingapore’s Changi Airport loses World's Best Airport title in 2024, ending its 12-year win streak.

The crown for the World’s Best Airport goes to another

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Doha’s Hamad International Airport has emerged as the top international airport.
Doha’s Hamad International Airport has emerged as the top international airport. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/evgenydrablenkov

Doha’s Hamad International Airport has claimed the coveted title of the world’s best airport, surpassing Singapore’s Changi Airport, which held the top spot for 12 consecutive years. Skytrax’s latest rankings for 2024 also positioned Seoul’s Incheon International Airport in third place.

Not only did Hamad International Airport secure the title of the World’s Best Airport, but it also clinched the top spots in the World’s Best Airport Shopping category and as the Cleanest and Best Airport in the Middle East.

The top 10 airports in the world for 2024:

  1. Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar
  2. Singapore Changi Airport
  3. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, South Korea
  4. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Japan
  5. Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, Japan
  6. Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport, France
  7. Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates
  8. Munich International Airport, Germany
  9. Zurich Airport, Switzerland
  10. Istanbul Airport, Turkey

Although Singapore Changi Airport lost its title as the World’s Best Airport, it retained its status as the Best Airport in Asia and secured the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service accolade. Meanwhile, Incheon International Airport was recognised as the World’s Most Family-Friendly Airport.

Additional notable winners in 2024 include Tokyo’s Haneda Airport as the World’s Cleanest Airport, Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 3 for the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline Terminals, and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport for the World’s Best Airport Staff.

The aviation industry also saw recognition for various categories such as improved airports, new terminals, exceptional dining, security, baggage delivery, and accessible facilities.

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