Do you travel by plane often? Well, you will agree with us that one of the worst things about flying is having to spend long hours waiting at airports . And it is already known that aircraft delays are the order of the day. Unfortunately, there are only a few airports in the world where you don’t mind having to wait, as they offer modern and innovative facilities in which you can invest your time.
Next, we want to tell you about the winners of the World Airport Awards , the most prestigious awards in the airport industry. The ranking has been carried out by Skytrax after conducting a satisfaction survey of more than 13 million people, who valued the connectivity of the airport, the attention received at immigration, the comfort of the terminals, the check-in systems, the availability of taxis, the waiting time for the delivery of luggage and the knowledge of languages of the employees. Do you want to discover the top 10 on the list? We will show you below!
Singapore International Airport
For the fourth consecutive year, Siangapur International Airport has been chosen as the best airport in the world, in addition to being the one that offers the best leisure activities : movie theaters open 24 hours, swimming pool, gardens, art galleries …
Incheon International Airport
In second place we find Incheon International Airport, which is the largest airport in South Korea and one of the most important in Asia. Opened in 2001, it stands out for its security facilities and its medical inspection team.
Munich International Airport
In third position we find a European airport. It is about the Munich International Airport, which when summer arrives, installs a swimming pool and organizes competitions and camps for children. It also houses a brewery.
Haneda International Airport
The next airport on the list is Haneda International Airport in Tokyo. Despite being simple and practical, it offers many alternatives to entertain yourself, such as an ideal viewpoint for taking photos and Internet connection areas
Hong Kong International Airport
In fifth place is Hong Kong International Airport, one of the most expensive engineering projects in history. Here you will find, among other things, an Imax cinema, a room with consoles and a flight simulator.
Chūbu Centrair International Airport
In sixth position in the ranking we find the Chūbu Centrair International Airport, which is located on an artificial island in Ise Bay, in central Japan. It is considered one of the most modern airports in the world.
Zurich International Airport
We return to Europe to tell you about Zurich International Airport, which was expanded in 2003, building a new car park, an intermediate terminal and an underground train to move passengers between terminals.
London Heathrow Airport
In eighth position is London Heathrow Airport, which is undoubtedly one of the best airports on the planet for shopping . In fact, you will be able to find such a variety and quantity of stores that it will seem to you to be in a shopping center.
Kansai International Airport
The ninth place on the list is held by Kansai International Airport, which is located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, Japan, which was designed to withstand possible earthquakes and typhoons, as they are frequent in the region.
Hamad International Airport
Closing the top 10 we find the Hamad International Airport, which is located in the Qatari city of Doha. Opened in early 2014, it is inspired by the oases . In fact, some of the buildings are based on the water, with roofs mimicking the waves.