What are the best airports in the world in 2024? The ranking of the international consultancy Skytrax, considered by many to be the most important in the sector, announced the best in the category. Based on the opinions of thousands of travelers, the company ranked the best terminals in terms of structure and passenger experience. Japan once again came in two places on this year's list, not to mention an old acquaintance returning to first place. Check out the list of the top 10 below!
Best airports in the world in 2024
The Skytrax World Airport Awards are held annually with passenger voting through a global airport satisfaction survey.
In addition to pointing out which are the best airports in the world, Skytrax awards awards by categories, including regional airports, best employees, restaurants, baggage delivery, cleaning, among others.
Brazil does not appear on the list of the 100 best in the world in 2024. From South America, only two airports entered the ranking: El Dorado International Airport, in Bogotá, Colombia, in 39th place, and Quito International Airport, in Ecuador, in 41st place.
10. Istanbul Airport (Türkiye)
Istanbul Airport opened in 2018, but only started operations in April 2019. It has not yet been completely opened, but it still has a super capacity to receive passengers. The second phase of the work is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
The experience of travelers Istanbul It improved a lot with the opening of this airport, since the old one that was until then the main one, Atatürk, is very small. Those who have been there say that it is so beautiful that the embarkation/disembarkation alone is worth it!
9. Zurich Airport (Switzerland)
In position nine, the Airport of Zurich It is one of the largest and most technological in Europe. It is 10 minutes away from the city center by car, with several shops and services, such as restaurants, nurseries, infirmary, recreation spaces, VIP rooms and a range of activity options for passengers to spend their time. It is possible, for example, to take a guided tour and get to know a little of the city!
8. Munich Airport (Germany)
The modern and busy Munich International Airport (Flughafen München) currently holds the title of eighth best airport in the world. About 30 kilometers from Munichit offers a good structure for passengers boarding and disembarking at the location.
There is free internet access 24 hours a day, restaurants and bars, shops and ATMs are some of the various facilities offered. There are also play areas for children and a stroller rental service. Visitors can also enjoy a park, tours to see the airport facilities and enjoy a beautiful view of landings and takeoffs from an observation deck.
7. Dubai International Airport (UAE)
The International Airport of Dubai was in position 17 in the ranking of the best airports in the world in 2023, rising to seventh position in 2024. The terminal has the capacity to transport up to 100 million passengers, reaching 87 million travelers in 2023.
It is the largest airport in the world in terms of foreign passenger flow and serves more than 270 destinations, the most popular of which are: Riyadh, Kuwait City, Manama, Tehran and Muscat. Look what to do in Dubai.
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6. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (France)
Opened in 1974, it is named after statesman Charles de Gaulle, but is also known as Roissy Airport. It is the largest and main terminal of the France and also one of the busiest in the world: around 26.2 million passengers passed through it last year. National and international flights are operated to the main destinations on all continents.
Here visitors arriving or departing from Paris You will find several VIP lounges, free Wi-Fi, banks and post offices. All terminals offer diverse dining and shopping options. Pharmacies, medical center, photo booths, prayer rooms, playgrounds, art gallery, SPA and available massage chairs are some of the features.
5. Narita International Airport (Japan)
Tokyo-Narita International Airport (NRT) serves much of the Japanese capital's metropolitan region. In 2016, it became the second busiest airport in the country, offering flights all over the world. Narita has all the basic services such as post office and banks, but what leaves travelers with a true feeling of being in Japan is the capsule hotel.
The airport has two art galleries and rotating exhibitions, as well as offering a tour for those who want to know a little more about the operation in Tokyo.
4. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Japan)
The busiest airport in the Japanese capital, Tokyo International Airport – Haneda (HND) offers a great structure for tourists, with a train station that connects the airport to the city and a panoramic viewpoint, excellent for admiring arriving and departing flights.
The airport mainly operates domestic flights and international flights within Asia. It is the base for the main Japanese airlines and its main advantage over Narita airport is its proximity to the center of Tokyo.
3. Incheon International Airport (South Korea)
This airport is the gateway for those traveling to Seoul, South Korea. Highly awarded in international rankings and also in Skytrax, the futuristic structure and the appreciation of local culture in the architecture are impressive. In 2024 in third position, it has several restaurants, a museum, a cinema, as well as a great hotel! It draws attention precisely for its entertainment sector – and there is even a silence room there, with cozy and comfortable places for passengers to relax.
2. Singapore Changi Airport
In second place in the ranking, Changi Airport Singapore connects passengers to more than 200 destinations around the world, with 5,000 weekly arrivals and departures operated by 80 airlines — all with great luxury and sophistication.
Its four terminals are connected by a monorail system, with seven stations and separate lines for connecting passengers. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 offer a huge variety of services, food courts, rest rooms, spas and themed gardens for visitors, in addition to the The Jewelthe largest indoor waterfall in the world!
1. Hamad International Airport (Qatar)
It is no coincidence that Hamad Airport, in Qatar, took the title of best airport in the world. It was designed to ensure comfort and convenience for passengers and has been described as the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being considered one of the most luxurious.
The attention to detail and luxury services in lounges, such as those at Qatar Airways, are the main highlight. In addition, of course, to the giant bear in the middle of the terminal, a symbol of the airport.
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