Singapore's Changi Airport topped The Telegraph’s November survey, defeating more than 60 contenders to be crown the world’s best airport.
The ranking evaluated the 50 busiest airports globally in 2023, alongside the 20 busiest in Europe, using over 30 criteria, including connectivity, reliability, practicality, and passenger experience.
Key factors such as Wi-Fi speed, quality of restaurants and lounges, outdoor terraces, rest zones, drinking water fountains, and mobile charging points played a crucial role.
Spanning over one million square meters across four terminals—equivalent to 156 football fields, Changi, home to the world's largest indoor waterfall, is lauded for its state-of-the-art amenities like duty-free shopping and luxury accommodations.
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Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport ranked 44th on The Telegraph's list.
Tan Son Nhat was praised for its practicality that considers its proximity to the city center, the number and quality of hotels within a two-mile radius, and the availability of features like facial recognition technology, luggage storage, and free mobile charging stations.
Recent upgrades, including enhanced terminal facilities, advanced screening equipment, and automated immigration gates, have streamlined passenger processing.
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Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport was named the best airport for business travelers by British finance website BusinessFinancing.co.uk.
The ranking utilized reviews from business travelers on airlinequality.com, highlighting Noi Bai's impressive facilities, such as its sky view building with an observation deck.
Ongoing government improvements have reduced waiting times, boosting overall service quality.
Photo by Giang Huy
Da Nang International Airport moved up seven places to 94th in Skytrax's ranking of the world's top 100 airports.
The awards, based on passenger satisfaction surveys, assessed various categories, including check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security, immigration, and departures.
Located three kilometers from downtown Da Nang, the 85-hectare airport is designed to handle 4 million international and 6 million domestic passengers annually.
Photo by Nguyen Dong
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport earned recognition from Prix Versailles, a prestigious international architectural award, as one of the world's most beautiful airports for 2024.
Its Midfield Satellite Terminal 1 (pictured) was praised for its architectural aesthetics and the positive impact on travelers' experiences.
The Prix Versailles, held annually at UNESCO since 2015, celebrates exemplary contemporary architecture.
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Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport secured fourth place on the list of the world's most Instagrammed airports, with over 600,000 hashtags, according to Singapore-based travel site Miss Tourist.
The study examined Instagram data to identify popular hashtags for the world's 50 busiest airports, highlighting Kuala Lumpur Airport as Malaysia's largest and busiest hub, serving the wider metropolitan area.