MADRID- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has claimed the prestigious title of World’s Best Airport 2025 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards held in Madrid on April 9, 2025, marking its thirteenth victory in the awards’ history.
In addition to the top honor, Changi Airport also secured awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, World’s Best Airport Washrooms, and Best Airport in Asia, cementing its status as a global aviation leader.
Photo: Singapore Changi AirportSingapore Changi: Best Airport in the World
Singapore Changi Airport’s record-breaking thirteenth win demonstrates its consistent commitment to exceptional service and innovative facilities.
CEO Yam Kum Weng expressed gratitude to passengers and the airport community, emphasizing their dedication to providing superior travel experiences as air travel continues to grow post-pandemic.
Photo: Singapore Changi AirportThe annual World Airport Awards, conducted by Skytrax, are based on comprehensive customer satisfaction surveys involving over 100 nationalities between August 2024 and February 2025. The evaluation covers all aspects of the airport experience, from check-in and security to shopping and gate departures.
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) secured the second position globally while also winning the World’s Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) rounded out the top three and received additional recognition as the World’s Cleanest Airport, the World’s Best Domestic Airport, and for delivering the World’s Best PRM & Accessible Facilities.
Photo: HOKCategory Winners Show Global Excellence
The World Airport Awards also recognized excellence across various passenger volume categories. Tokyo Haneda (HND) led airports serving over 70 million passengers, while Singapore Changi (SIN) topped the 60-70 million passenger category.
Smaller airports also received recognition, with Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX) winning for facilities serving fewer than 5 million passengers.
Other notable winners include Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) for World’s Best Airport Staff, Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) as Best Airport in Europe for the third consecutive year, and Copenhagen Airport (CPH) for World’s Best Airport Security Processing.
The hospitality sector saw Crowne Plaza Changi Airport named the World’s Best Airport Hotel, while TWA Hotel at New York JFK (JFK) received the Best Airport Hotel in North America award for the second time.
Photo: GMR Delhi International AirportRegional Excellence and Specialized Services
The awards highlighted regional leaders across continents. Cape Town Airport (CPT) dominated African categories, while Delhi International Airport (DEL) maintained its position as the Best Airport in India & South Asia.
Istanbul Airport (IST) earned recognition as the World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) showed remarkable improvement to win the World’s Most Improved Airport award.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) received praise for its efficient baggage handling system, winning the World’s Best Airport Baggage Delivery award. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) secured the World’s Best Airport Immigration title, while Houston Airport System (IAH/HOU) was recognized for the World’s Best Airport Art for the third consecutive year.
Photo: By byeangel from Tsingtao, China – A6-EDR | Emirates | Airbus A380-861 | ICN, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40388040Top 20 Best Airports in the World 2025 List
| 1 | Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | 2 |
| 2 | Hamad International Airport | DOH | 1 |
| 3 | Tokyo International Airport | HND | 4 |
| 4 | Incheon International Airport | ICN | 3 |
| 5 | Narita International Airport | NRT | 5 |
| 6 | Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 11 |
| 7 | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | 6 |
| 8 | Rome Fiumicino Airport | FCO | 12 |
| 9 | Munich Airport | MUC | 8 |
| 10 | Zurich Airport | ZRH | 9 |
| 11 | Dubai International Airport | DXB | 7 |
| 12 | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport | HEL | 14 |
| 13 | Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 17 |
| 14 | Istanbul Airport | IST | 10 |
| 15 | Vienna International Airport | VIE | 13 |
| 16 | Melbourne Airport | MEL | 19 |
| 17 | Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | 16 |
| 18 | Copenhagen Airport | CPH | 20 |
| 19 | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | AMS | 23 |
| 20 | Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 22 |
This comparison highlights the changes in rankings from 2024 to 2025, with Singapore Changi Airport reclaiming the top spot in 2025 after being ranked second in 2024.
Notably, Hong Kong International Airport improved from 11th to 6th place, and Rome Fiumicino Airport moved up from 12th to 8th position. Conversely, Dubai Airport dropped from 7th to 11th place.
Photo: Zurich AirportBest Airports by Category
| Overall Best Airport | Singapore Changi | World’s Best Airport |
| Best Airport by Size | ||
| Under 5 million passengers | Goa Manohar | Also Cleanest Airport in India & South Asia |
| 5-10 million passengers | Bahrain | Also World’s Cleanest Airport (under 25M passengers) |
| 10-20 million passengers | Helsinki-Vantaa | Also Best Airport in Northern Europe |
| 20-30 million passengers | Zurich | Also among Cleanest Airports in Europe |
| 30-40 million passengers | Tokyo Narita | Serves as Japan’s primary international gateway |
| 40-50 million passengers | Rome Fiumicino | Also Best Airport in Southern Europe |
| 50-60 million passengers | Doha Hamad | Also World’s Best Airport Shopping |
| 60-70 million passengers | Singapore Changi | Also Best Airport Dining Experience |
| 70+ million passengers | Tokyo Haneda | Also World’s Best Domestic Airport |
| Best Airport by Region | ||
| Africa | Cape Town | Also Best Airport Staff in Africa |
| Asia | Singapore Changi | Multiple award winner |
| Australia & Pacific | Melbourne | Leading airport in Oceania |
| Central Asia/CIS | Baku | Also Cleanest Airport in Central Asia/CIS |
| Central America & Caribbean | Juan Santamaría | Winner in all regional categories |
| Eastern Europe | Budapest | Leading airport in Eastern Europe |
| Europe | Paris CDG | Also Best Airport in Western Europe |
| India & South Asia | Delhi | Main gateway to India |
| Middle East | Doha Hamad | Qatar’s flagship international airport |
| North America | Vancouver | Leading North American airport |
| South America | Bogota | Colombia’s main international airport |
| Specialty Awards | ||
| Most Improved Airport | Berlin Brandenburg | Significant improvements since opening |
| Best New Terminal | Almaty – Terminal 2 | World’s Best New Airport Terminal |
| Best Airport Staff | Seoul Incheon | World’s Best Airport Staff |
| Best Airport Hotel | Crowne Plaza Changi Airport | Connected to Singapore Changi Airport |
| Best Airport Security | Copenhagen | World’s most efficient security processing |
| Best Airport for Baggage | Taiwan Taoyuan | Fastest and most reliable baggage delivery |
| Best Airport for Cleanliness | Tokyo Haneda | World’s Cleanest Major Airport |
| Best Airport for Art | Houston Airport System | World’s Best Art in the Airport |
| Best Family Friendly Airport | Istanbul | Most amenities for traveling families |
| Best Airport for PRM Facilities | Tokyo Haneda | Best facilities for passengers with reduced mobility |
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