Overview
- Changi was named World’s Best Airport for a record 14th time and also won awards for dining, immigration, the 60–70 million passenger category and Best in Asia, with Crowne Plaza Changi again taking World’s Best Airport Hotel.
- Incheon placed second and Tokyo Haneda third, with Haneda recognized for cleanliness, domestic operations and accessible facilities; Hong Kong ranked fourth and Narita fifth.
- Hamad International Airport did not appear in the 2026 ranking after formally withdrawing from external events, citing the safety of passengers and staff during the regional conflict.
- Vancouver ranked 10th worldwide and was named North America’s best for the 15th time, while no U.S. airport made the top 20.
- Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International was named Best Airport in India & South Asia and rose to 28th globally, based on a Skytrax survey of customers from over 100 nationalities conducted from August 2025 to February 2026.