Doha Hamad International Airport has been named Best Airport in the World at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024, also known as “the Oscars of the airport industry”.
The airport, which is home to a 6,000-square-meter indoor tropical garden and offers free, unlimited Wi-Fi, also takes home the award for best airport shopping in the world.
It previously won first prize in 2021 and 2022, and Singapore Changi Airport was crowned best in the world in 2023 and held the overall silver medal position this year.
Seoul Incheon Airport It occupies third place in the world ranking and takes the award for the Most Family-Friendly Airport in the World. Rounding out the top five is Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita.
Airports in the UK and US are conspicuous by their absence, although both countries fail to make the top 20. Newark Liberty Airport – Terminal A takes home the award for Best New Airport Terminal in the World, Houston Airport System catches the world’s best airport art and entertainment, and Heathrow Airport ranks a fairly respectable 21st on the overall global list, out of 597 airports worldwide.
Doha Hamad International Airport has been named Best Airport in the World at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024, also known as ‘the Oscars of the airport industry’
Still, the fact that the United Kingdom, considered a pioneer of air travel, does not win a single award in any category will come as a shock to many travelers.
“This year, Hamad International Airport celebrates its 10th year of operations and we are truly honored that passengers have voted us the World’s Best Airport for the third time,” said Qatar Airways group chief executive Eng. Badr Al Meer. ‘We are also delighted to take home the top awards for Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East for the second and tenth consecutive time respectively. Skytrax’s prestigious awards reflect the dedication of our employees who, every day, help innovate and maintain our leadership position.
‘Our talented team is pioneering and committed to delivering an excellent passenger experience with industry-firsts and one-of-a-kind shopping and dining offerings amidst our superlative infrastructure, including the world-renowned indoor tropical garden, the “Orchard.” “We look forward to continuing to surprise and delight passengers by creating memorable and exceptional journeys for years to come.”
Other highlights from the 2024 ceremony, held at Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt, include Tokyo Narita Airport being recognized for customer service and named as the best airport staff in the world and the best airport staff in Asia and elsewhere in Japan, New Chitose Airport It has been voted the most improved airport in the world.
Singapore Changi Airport, crowned the best in the world in 2023, takes silver overall this year
Seoul’s Incheon Airport ranks third in the world ranking
Newark Liberty Airport: Terminal A (above) takes home the award for Best New Airport Terminal in the World
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is a first-time winner at the World Airport Awards after being recognized for providing the best airport staffing service in North America, and Vancouver International Airport returns to the top of the regional ranking: once again it is named the Best Airport in North America. He JFK Hotel has been voted by passengers as the Best Airport Hotel in North America.
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport wins Best Airport Hotel in the World for the ninth time in the awards’ history and is also Asia’s Best Airport Hotel.
Rome Fiumicino Airport for the first time receives the award for the Best Airport Security Processing in the World and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportmanaged by the ADP group, has impressed: its Terminal 3 was declared the best low-cost terminal in the world and the airport was considered the best airport in Europe for the second consecutive year.
And what is more, Paris Orly Airportalso managed by the ADP Group, it has been voted by passengers as the Best Regional Airport in Europe.
Istanbul Airport It takes home the best airport dining experience in the world and is also named the best airport in Southern Europe. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has been named Best Airport in Northern Europe, and Budapest Airport is once again nominated as the Best Airport in Eastern Europe by the passenger vote.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been chosen the best airport in Europe for the second consecutive year
Munich Airport It is recognized for providing the Best Airport Staff Service in Europe, and also for being the Best Airport in Central Europe. In another victory for the centre, the Hilton Munich Airport has been voted Europe’s Best Airport Hotel for 2024.
In Australia, the excitement will be flowing at Melbourne Airport, recognized as the best in the Australia-Pacific region, and Perth will also have cause for celebration – claiming the honor of Best Airport Staff in Australia-Pacific.
Cape Town Airport and Durban King Shaka Airport are the top award winners in Africa as Cape Town has been voted Africa’s Best Airport and is also recognized for having Africa’s Best Airport Staff Service. King Shaka Airport is again the best regional airport in Africa.
He World Airport Awards are voted on by customers in ‘the world’s largest annual airport customer satisfaction survey’.