The Istanbul Airport secured a score if 98.57 out of 100 at this year's World's Best Awards survey that rated airports based on criteria such as access, check-in/security, restaurants/bars, shopping and design.
A reader complimented the airport's "light and airy design. Good signage."
Another said, "It is a customer-oriented, reliable, and successful airport operation. I can say that it is the best airport in the world."
There are several types of cafes and restaurants at Istanbul Airport that offer food and meals from Turkish and world cuisine.
Bakeries, patisseries, bars, popular coffee chains, fast food restaurants, and grab-and-go buffets serve assorted tastes to passengers.
Hamad International Airport in Qatar came in third, followed by Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport in United Arab Emirates.
The rest of the top 10 were Hong Kong International Airport (China), Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Finland), Haneda Tokyo Airport (Japan), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (India) and Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
Last year, readers of the U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler also voted Istanbul Airport the world's best airport at the annual Readers' Choice Awards, surpassing Changi.