The World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, and a global benchmark of airport excellence widely known as the Passengers Choice Awards.
"To be named the World's Best Airport by SkyTrax for the fourth year running is a significant achievement for Changi Airport and a clear affirmation that we continue to hit the right notes in our pursuit of service excellence," airport CEO Lee Seow Hiang said in a statement issued by SkyTrax.
"We do not take this recognition for granted; it is the extraordinary effort and commitment of the entire airport community that drives Changi's success."
10. Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport is the international airport for Doha, capital city of Qatar. The existing terminal can accommodate up to 30 million passengers annually, and has been described as the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being the most luxurious.
The airport and its two terminals sit on 5,400 acres of land and cost $16 billion to construct. Skytrax describes the facility as the "the most architecturally significant terminal complex in the world, as well as being the most luxurious."
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Yearly passengers: 20 million
Kansai International Airport, opened in September 1994, is an international airport located on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay. The airport serves as an international hub for ANA, Japan Airlines and for Peach, the first international low-cost carrier in Japan.
Reviewers on Skytrax praised Kansai for its modern architecture, spotless facilities, and helpful staff. The airport also boasts a Sky View observation deck that affords passengers spectacular views of incoming and outgoing flights.
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8. London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Yearly passengers: 73.4 million
London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK and busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic, and having been world’s busiest airport for international passengers, it has recently lost this title to Dubai Airport.
Heathrow is in the midst of a major renovation with the addition of a brand new Terminal 2 building. It's eight year old Terminal 5 building was named the best airport terminal in the world by Skytrax.
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7. Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Yearly passengers: 25.5 million
Zürich Airport is the largest international airport of Switzerland and is the principal hub for Swiss International Air Lines.
For passengers with an extended layover, Zurich Airport offers bicycle and inline-skate rentals and excursions to the Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne.
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6. Central Japan International Airport (NGO)
Yearly passengers: 9.8 million
In 2014, 9.8 million passengers travelled through Central Japan International Airport in Nagoya, better known as Centrair. The airport has a large domestic traffic percentage, with a number of regional routes operated to Asiana cities such as Bangkok and Singapore. Longer haul routes include Helsinki, Frankfurt, Honolulu and Detroit.
It has a 1,000-foot-long sky deck where passengers can watch ships sail into Nagoya Port. There's also a traditional Japanese bathhouse where you can have a relaxing soak while watching the sunset over the bay.
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5. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Yearly passengers: 63.1 million
Hong Kong International Airport serves over 100 airlines operating flights to about 180 locations worldwide, including 44 destinations on the Chinese Mainland. It is a former, multiple winner of the Airport of the Year title at the World Airport Awards.
One of the busiest airports in Asia, Hong Kong International serves as the home to Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and Dragonair.
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4. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Yearly passengers: 72.8 million
Boasting both domestic and international terminals, Tokyo International Airport Haneda plays a very important role in furthering Japan’s development as a tourism-oriented nation.
The world's fourth-busiest airport, Haneda is known for its service efficiency, cleanliness, and shopping.
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3. Munich Airport (MUC)
Yearly passengers: 38.7 million
Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany and the secondary hub for Lufthansa German Airlines. Munich Airport has connections to destinations all over the world, but much more besides. With over 150 retail stores and some 50 places where you can eat and drink, it’s like a city center, offering travelers and visitors plenty to see and do features airy glass-heavy architecture. A nearby visitors park features minigolf and a display of historic aircraft.
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2. Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Yearly passengers: 41.7 million
Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea and one of the busiest airports in the world. It is a former winner of the Airport of the Year title at the World Airport Awards.
Incheon's highly regarded facilities feature an array of shopping and dining options, in addition to a bevy of cultural performances. The airport even has a Korean culture museum.
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1. Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN)
Yearly passengers: 54 million
Singapore Changi Airport connects customers to over 200 destinations worldwide, with 5000 arrivals and departures a week by 80 international airlines.
The Singapore airport has received praise from flyers for its beautiful architecture, efficient operation, luxurious amenities, and broad offering of dining and shopping options.
Mr Lee Seow Hiang, CEO of Changi Airport Group
"To be named the World's Best Airport by Skytrax for the fourth year running is a significant achievement for Changi Airport and a clear affirmation that we continue to hit the right notes in our pursuit of service excellence. We do not take this recognition for granted; it is the extraordinary effort and commitment of the entire airport community that drives Changi’s success. We thank our passengers and partners alike for their continued support and confidence in us."
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