The World Airport Awards, held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam on March 15, 2023, awarded Singapore Changi Airport as the Best Airport in the World.
The titles of Best Airport Food and Best Airport Leisure Facilities were also obtained by Changi Airport.
Lee Seow Hiang, Chief Executive Officer or Changi Airport Group said: “Changi Airport is honoured to be named World’s Best Airport for the 12th time. This recognition is great encouragement to our airport community, who stood firmly together to battle the challenges of COVID-19 over the past two years. We thank them for their dedication to serve Changi’s passengers and the perseverance to keep Singapore connected to the world. To our passengers, we are deeply grateful for your vote of confidence. Your continued support encourages us to keep pursuing service excellence as we expand our offerings to redefine the Changi Experience. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Changi Airport as we rediscover the magic of travel again.”
The best airport shopping in the world, the best airport in the Middle East, and the cleanest airport in the Middle East were all given to Doha’s Hamad International Airport, which was named the world’s best airport in 2021 and 2022.
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, said: “We are delighted to collect these accolades by the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards, we will continue to strive to provide our passengers with an exceptional travel experience and provide our partners with the best facility and unmatched service. We stay committed to our growth plans and maintaining highest standards in the global travel industry.”
Tokyo Haneda Airport, which is ranked No. 3 globally, extended its winning run from the previous year by taking home prizes for Best Airport PRM & Accessible Facilities, Best Domestic Airport, and Cleanest Airport in the World.
Incheon Airport in Seoul, which is ranked No. 4 globally, has earned prizes for Asia’s Best Airport Staff, Best Airport Immigration Processing, and Best Airport Staff Worldwide.
The Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya received the World’s Best Regional Airport title, and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport was named the World’s Most Improved Airport. Centrair’s Terminal 2 also won the Best Low-Cost Airline Terminal title.
For an incredible eighth year running, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has won the title of the World’s Best Airport Hotel.
Bahrain International Airport took home top honors for the World’s Best Airport Luggage Delivery award, while Zurich Airport replicated its success by receiving the World’s Best Airport Security Processing accolade.
On the same day that the new Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport got the highest 5-Star Airport Terminal Rating from Skytrax, it was named the World’s Best New Airport Terminal.
“Our goal at the Port Authority was to completely transform the customer experience at LaGuardia, from curb to gate, by building a brand-new, world-class airport,” said Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority. “Winning this prestigious award and becoming the first North American airport terminal to receive a 5-star rating from Skytrax proves that we have accomplished what many once said was impossible: elevate LaGuardia from worst to best.”
