Air travel plays a crucial role in connecting people and places across the globe, making airports the gateways to the world. In 2024, several airports have distinguished themselves as leaders in the aviation industry. This was determined through votes by customers from across the world in the 2024 World Airport Survey.
This survey stands as a criterion for the selection of the best airports based on criteria such as advancements in technology, enhanced passenger experiences, and sustainable practices.
This article discussed the top 10 best airports across the world in 2024.
1. Hamad International Airport
Doha Hamad International Airport is the international airport for Doha, the capital city of Qatar, and the base for Qatar Airways. It is located east of the capital, Doha, and replaced the nearby Doha International Airport as Qatar’s principal and main national airport and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. The airport is named after the previous Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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2. Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport is the primary international airport that serves the country of Singapore and is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia. With more than 100 airlines operating from the airport, it is regarded as one of the busiest passenger hubs for Southeast Asia.
3. Seoul Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea and the main international airport serving Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is also one of the busiest and largest airports in the world.
4. Tokyo Haneda International Airport
Tokyo Haneda International Airport is located in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the world’s busiest airports and is Japan’s busiest airport located less than 30 minutes south of central Tokyo.
5. Tokyo Narita Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport is an international airport that handles a large number of international flights as well as domestic and international flights by many low-budget airlines. Narita serves as the international hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
6. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the largest and busiest international airport in France. The Airport serves as the principal hub for Air France. It was opened in 1974 and is named after statesman Charles de Gaulle.
7. Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport is a major international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In 2022, it was the world’s busiest airport by international passenger traffic and is also the busiest airport in the Middle East as of 2023. It is the hub airport for Emirates and Flydubai.
8. Munich Airport
Munich Airport is also known as Franz Josef Strauss International Airport. It is the second busiest airport in Germany and the tenth busiest in Europe. It is the secondary hub for Lufthansa German Airlines and the main airport for passengers visiting Bavaria.
9. Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport is the busiest and largest international airport in Switzerland and is the primary hub of Swiss International Air Lines.
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10. Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is the main international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey, and is the primary hub of Turkish Airlines. It is the largest airport in Turkey and the second busiest airport in Europe.
