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The consumer-aviation website Skytrax has published its latest
annual World Airport Awards, and for the fifth
consecutive year, Singapore Changi International Airport took
home the crown as the world's best airport. The facility is one
of Southeast Asia's largest transit hubs and is a major cog in
the city-state's bustling economy.
"Winning the Skytrax World's Best Airport Award for the fifth
consecutive year is an immense encouragement to our 50,000-strong
airport community at Changi Airport, every one of whom is
passionate about delivering the most memorable airport experience
to our passengers," Changi Airport Group CEO Lee Seow Hiang said
in a statement. "This recognition affirms our service belief
which we have held steadfast all these years - putting passengers
at the heart of all we do."
The Skytrax annual rankings are based on the impressions of
nearly 14 million flyers from 105 countries. More than 550
airports were included in the survey, which covers 39 service and performance parameters,
including facility comfort, location of bathrooms, and the
language skills of the airport staff.
Here's a closer look at the other airports that made it to the
top of the prestigious Skytrax list:
15. Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Yearly passengers: 26.6 million
Previous rank: 18
Why it's awesome: Copenhagen is one of the
busiest hubs in northern Europe and is a major base of operations
for Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Skytrax reviewers lauded the airport for its clear and
well-placed signs and the efficient, though sometimes crowded,
facilities.
Why it's awesome: Narita is the first of the two
Tokyo airports to appear on the list. Located 35 miles outside of
Japanese capital, Narita handles most of the international
traffic going in and out of the city. The airport serves as a
major hub for ANA, Japan Airlines, Delta, and United.
Skytrax reviewers lauded the airport for its efficient and
friendly staff, clean facilities, and abundant dining options.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2016, provided by Narita International Airport.
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13. Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Yearly passengers: 22.3 million
Previous rank: 14
Why it's great: Vancouver takes home the prize
as the top-ranked airport in North America for the eighth year in
a row, and for good reason. Customer reviewers on Skytrax cited
YVR's friendly staff, high level of organization, and easy access
to downtown Vancouver as some of the best things about the
airport.
Vancouver International also boasts a floatplane terminal, as
well as a sizable collection of art from the Pacific Northwest.
Why it's awesome: Located on an artificial
island in the Osaka Bay, Kansai International is a major hub for
ANA and Japan Airlines.
Reviewers on Skytrax praised Kansai for its modern architecture,
clean facilities, and helpful staff. The airport also boasts a
Sky View observation deck that affords passengers spectacular
views of incoming and outgoing flights.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2016, provided by Kansai International Airport.
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11. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Yearly passengers: 58.3 million
Previous rank: 13
Why it's awesome: Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport
is one of the busiest airports in Europe and serves as a hub for
KLM, Transavia, and Delta.
Opened in 1916, Schiphol is noted for its wide variety of leisure
activities and has a library in which fliers can cozy up with a
good book while waiting for their flights.
Why it's awesome: Frankfurt Airport is the
fourth-busiest airport in Europe and one of the most important
transit hubs in the world. FRA is home base to Lufthansa's fleet
of more than 270 jets.
Skytrax reviewers praised the airport for the ease of transit
between terminals and the abundant shopping and dining options.
Some, however, have complained of lengthy lines at immigration.
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9. London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Yearly passengers: 75 million
Previous rank: 8
Why it's awesome: Heathrow is the world's
third-busiest airport and the largest of the five primary
airports serving London.
Heathrow is in the midst of a major renovation with the addition
of a new Terminal 2 building. It's eight-year-old Terminal 5
building was named the best airport terminal in the world by
Skytrax.
Heathrow serves as the main hub for British Airways and Virgin
Atlantic.
Why it's awesome: Just 8 miles from the heart of
Zurich, the airport serves as the home for Swiss International
Air Lines and as a hub linking Switzerland's largest city with
the rest of the country.
For passengers with an extended layover, Zurich Airport offers
bicycle and inline-skate rentals and excursions to the Swiss
Museum of Transport Lucerne.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2016, provided by Zurich Airport.
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7. Central Japan International Airport (NGO)
Yearly passengers: 9.8 million
Previous rank: 6
Why it's awesome: Built on an artificial island
in the middle of Ise Bay near the city of Nagoya, Central Japan
International - also known as Centrair - is a focus city for
Japan Airlines and ANA.
It has a 1,000-foot sky deck, where passengers can watch ships
sail into the Port of Nagoya. There's also a traditional Japanese
bathhouse, where you can have a relaxing soak while watching the
sunset over the bay.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2014, provided by Skytrax.
6. Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Yearly passengers: 30 million
Previous rank: 10
Why it's awesome: Hamad International opened for
business in 2014 and is now home to Qatar Airways.
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."
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2015, provided by the Qatari government.
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5. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Yearly passengers: 68.3 million
Previous rank: 5
Why it's awesome: Built on an artificial island
off the coast of Hong Kong, HKG has become one of the most
popular facilities in the world since it opened in 1998.
One of the busiest airports in Asia, Hong Kong International
serves as the home to Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, and
Dragonair.
Be sure to play around at the SkyCity Nine Eagles golf course
near Terminal 2.
Why it's awesome: Located northeast of downtown
Munich, MUC is one of the busiest airports in Europe and the
second-busiest in Germany, after Frankfurt.
Munich serves as a major hub for Air Berlin, Lufthansa, and
Condor, and it features airy, glass-heavy architecture. A nearby
visitors park features mini golf and a display of historic
aircraft.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2016, provided by Munich Airport.
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3. Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Yearly passengers: 49.3 million
Previous rank: 2
Why it's awesome: Incheon maintains its place as
once of the world's elite airports with a third-place finish.
Located on an island just outside of the South Korean capital,
Incheon is home base to Korean Air and is the 24th-busiest
airport in the world. It opened in 2001.
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.
Source: Skytrax World Airport Awards. Yearly passenger figure
is for 2015, provided by Incheon Airport.
2. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Yearly passengers: 75.3 million
Previous rank: 4
Why it's awesome: Haneda is one of two major
international airports that serve the Tokyo area. Located a few
miles from the heart of the Japanese capital, Haneda has proved
to be a popular port of entry for business travelers and
tourists.
The world's fifth-busiest airport, Haneda is known for its
service efficiency, cleanliness, and shopping.
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1. Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN)
Yearly passengers: 55.4 million
Previous rank: 1
Why it's awesome: For the fifth year in a row,
Changi takes the crown as the world's best airport. Changi serves
as home to Singapore Airlines, Silkair, and Tigerair, and it's
the 16th-busiest airport in the world.
The Singaporean airport has received praise from flyers for its
beautiful architecture, efficient operation, luxurious amenities,
and dining and shopping options.
Flyers passing through are treated to movie theaters, a
multimedia entertainment deck, spas, and a wild corkscrew slide.
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