Singapore Changi Airport has reclaimed its position, as the #1 World’s Best Airport 2025 knocking Qatar’s Hamad International Airport back to second place, at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. This marks Changi Airport’s 13th win as the the best airport worldwide according to the airline consultancy Skytrax’s annual report. Known for its exceptional passenger experience, Changi Airport offers a unique blend of functionality and entertainment, featuring attractions like the 10-storey Jewel shopping mall, indoor gardens, and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Here’s what we know about the World’s Best Airport Awards 2025:
World’s Best Airport 2025
There has been a battle for first and second place between Singapore Changi Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport in recent years. In 2024, Hamad International Airport secured first place knocking Changi Airport to second. However, this title was reclaimed in 2025, and Hamad International Airport placed in the second position, but also earned the title of Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East.
Additionally, Singapore Changi Airport won accolades for Best Airport Dining, Best Airport Washrooms, and Best Airport in Asia. Certainly, this showcases Changi Airport’s ability to combine luxury with efficiency making it a benchmark for airports globally.
Interestingly, Tokyo Haneda (#3), Seoul Incheon (#4) and Tokyo Narita (#5) have remained in the Top 5 just swapping positions. Two new contenders on the 2025 list are Hong Kong in sixth place and Rome Fiumicino in the eight position.
Here are the Top 10 World’s Best Airports 2025:
1. Singapore Changi
2. Doha Hamad
3. Tokyo Haneda
4. Seoul Incheon
5. Tokyo Narita
6. Hong Kong
7. Paris CDG
8. Rome Fiumicino
9. Munich
10. Zurich
Notably, Changi Airport has accumulated hundreds of ”Best Airport” awards since opening in 1981.
The Skytrax Awards ranking reflects a global survey of more than 13 million travellers from more than 100 countries. Passengers vote across a number of categories to determine the world’s best airports. See the list of winners for 2025.
Indeed, Changi Airport is one of the greatest airports globally with a range of shopping experiences, authentic restaurants, quirky exhibitions, the world’s largest indoor waterfall, top attractions like leisure activities in Jewel Changi Airport, a T2 digital waterfall, themed gardens, and so much more.
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