The Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025 have crowned Singapore’s Changi Airport as the World’s Best Airport for an unprecedented 13th time, returning to the top spot after placing second last year. The awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of the aviation industry”, are determined by a comprehensive survey of travellers from over 100 nationalities, evaluating airports on factors like customer service, facilities, cleanliness, dining, shopping, and overall passenger experience. The results for 2025 were announced on 9th April 2025 in Madrid, reflecting feedback collected from passengers between August 2024 and February 2025.
Asian airports claimed five of the top six spots, underscoring the region’s leadership in airport excellence and high level of passenger satisfaction.
Top 10 Airports in the World 2025
1. Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi has reclaimed the coveted top position after being ranked second in 2024. This marks an unprecedented 13th time winning this prestigious award, setting a record in the history of the Skytrax World Airport Awards. Changi Airport also dominated several specialty categories, winning:
- World’s Best Airport Dining
- World’s Best Airport Washrooms (inaugural award)
- Best Airport in Asia
- Best Airport serving 60-70 million passengers
2. Hamad International Airport, Doha
After holding the top position in 2024, Doha’s Hamad International moved to second place this year. It maintained its excellence in retail offerings, winning:
- World’s Best Airport Shopping
- Best Airport in the Middle East
- Best Airport serving 50-60 million passengers
3. Tokyo Haneda Airport, Japan
Haneda Airport improved its ranking, climbing to third place from fourth in 2024. It excelled particularly in cleanliness and domestic operations, earning:
- World’s Cleanest Airport
- World’s Best Domestic Airport
- Best Airport serving over 70 million passengers
4. Incheon International Airport, South Korea
South Korea’s premier airport ranked fourth, dropping one position from third in 2024. It was recognised for its exceptional service with:
- World’s Best Airport Staff
5. Narita International Airport, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo’s second international hub maintained its fifth position from 2024.
6. Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong’s flagship airport made a remarkable comeback, leaping from 11th place in 2024 to 6th in 2025. It also received recognition for:
- World’s Best Airport Immigration
7. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, France
- World’s Best Airport Terminal 3 for low-cost airlines
8. Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy
Officially known as Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, it is Italy’s largest and busiest airport. It also received recognition for:
- Best Airport in Southern Europe
- Best Airport serving 40-50 million passengers
9. Munich Airport, Germany
Munich Airport is the second-busiest airport in Germany after Frankfurt Airport and the tenth-busiest in Europe. While its global ranking slightly decreased, maintaining a spot in the top 10 indicates consistent high passenger satisfaction. It also received recognition for:
- Best Airport Retail in Europe
10. Zurich Airport, Switzerland
Zurich Airport is Switzerland’s largest airport and a major European hub. It also received recognition for:
- Best Airport in Northern Europe.
- Best Airport serving 20-30 million passengers
For the most current and detailed list beyond the top 10, visit www.worldairportawards.com
