World’s Best Airports: Singapore’s Changi Loses Top Spot.

The Skytrax World Airport Awards are determined by customer satisfaction surveys. The race for the “world’s best airport” has been dominated by Doha’s Hamad International and Singapore Changi in recent years.

However, in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024, the title has shifted, with Singapore being edged out of the top spot by its Middle Eastern rival. In a strong showing for Asia, Seoul Incheon secured third place, also claiming the title of 2024’s most family-friendly airport.

Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports took the fourth and fifth spots respectively. US airports did not feature near the top of the table, with the highest-ranked Seattle-Tacoma slipping six places to 24th.

Europe continued to have a strong presence in the top 10, with Paris Charles de Gaulle, Munich, Zurich, and Istanbul maintaining their positions. Other notable movements include New York’s JFK falling to 93rd place, while LaGuardia rose to 33rd.

Melbourne remained the top-ranked Australian airport at 19th place. London Heathrow climbed one spot to 21st, and Gatwick rose seven places to 48th.

Okinawa in Japan made the biggest leap, moving from 199th to 91st position. “This year HIA celebrates its milestone 10th year of operations, and we are truly honored that passengers have voted us Best Airport in the World for a third time,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Al Meer.