FX.co ★ World’s Best Airports in 2019

Singapore Changi

This largest airport is the home base of Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo, Tiger Airways, etc. The airport significantly contributes to the country's economy, bringing to the budget more than 4.5 billion Singapore dollars annually. Since its opening in 1981, it has received over 280 awards. In 2018, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best hub by Skytrax. Notably, each terminal has botanical gardens, a free cinema, a rooftop pool, and 24-hour spas.

Tokyo Haneda

Tokyo Haneda International Airport is one of the two largest airports that serve the Greater Tokyo Area. In the past few years, international transitions from Tokyo Haneda have expanded through regular charters to Seoul (South Korea), Shanghai (China), and Hong Kong. This air hub is the main home base of two major Japanese airlines - Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.

Seoul Incheon

Seoul Incheon International Airport is located in the Incheon Metropolitan City, 70 km from Seoul. It is a key aviation hub of the country and one of the largest airports in the world in terms of international passenger traffic. Every year since 2005, Seoul Incheon has been recognized as the best world's airport by the International Council of Airports and received the highest score according to the Skytrax 5-star rating. Passengers awaiting their flight in Seoul Incheon Airport are offered a small pull-out couch in a private area so that they can relax.

Doha Hamad

Doha Hamad International Airport is considered one of the largest commercial airports in Qatar. It is located in the capital of the country – Doha. Doha Hamad has two airstrips thereby enhancing the efficiency of the airport. One of the airstrips 4,850 m long is the largest in the world. The second airstrip totals to 4,300 m long. The shape of the airport is designed to resemble an oasis. Doha Hamad is decorated with tropical plants and water sculptures.

Hong Kong

Built in 1998, Hong Kong International Airport replaced the old Hong Kong airport – Kai Tak. Since then, Hong Kong Airport has become a key transport junction, traffic hub, and an air gateway to China and Southeast Asia. It has received numerous international awards as the Best World’s Airport. Hong Kong is open 24 hours a day. This airport is the home base of Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways, Air Hong Kong, Kalitta Air, etc. Hong Kong airport is one of the busiest airports in the world.

Centair Nagoya

Centair Nagoya airport is ranked as one of the largest in Japan and one of the best airports of 2019. Centair Nagoya has a huge comfortable waiting room equipped with free Internet, mother-and-child rooms, and massage chairs. Moreover, there are many shops inside as well as duty-free ones, a chapel, playroom, medical center, and the big Sky Town Shopping Center.

Munich

The airport named after former Bavarian Prime Minister Franz Josef Strauss was opened in May 1992. It was built to improve efficiency and thus speed up the flow of passengers. Munich is Germany's second largest air hub, the first place is taken by Frankfurt am Main Airport. On domestic flights, Munich Airport handles more than 9 million passengers – the biggest number in the country.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow Airport is considered one of the busiest in the world. Its terminals serve over 180 destinations in more than 90 countries. London Heathrow is one of the world's largest transport hubs in the world in terms of the number and frequency of flights. Sofitel London Heathrow is in fifth place among the best hotels by the airports. London Heathrow has a lot of cafes and restaurants. Its boutiques attract shoppers from all over the world.

Tokyo Narita

Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Narita, in the Eastern part of the Greater Tokyo. Tokyo Narita handles around 50% of the country's international passenger traffic. This is a transit airport for passengers traveling from Asia to North and South America and back. The airport ranks first in Japan in terms of cargo volume. Narita serves as the main international hub of Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and as a hub for a number of major American airlines.

Zurich

Zurich airport is a commercial airport located in Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the busiest airports in Central Europe and the largest international airport in the country. Zurich airport has three airstrips and serves as a hub for Swiss International Air Lines.