Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi rises to 36th among world’s best airports
Singapore Changi Airport has retained its title as the world’s best airport in 2026, according to the World Airport Awards by aviation consultancy Skytrax. Changi ranked first in the 2026 awards, marking the 14th time it has won the Airport of the Year title in the 27-year history of the awards. South Korea’s Seoul Incheon […] The post Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi rises to 36th among world’s best…
In 2026, Singapore Changi Airport maintained its prestigious position as the world's finest airport, according to the latest World Airport Awards by Skytrax. This accolade marked an impressive 14th victory for Changi in the 27-year history of the awards. Following Changi, South Korea's Seoul Incheon Airport secured the second spot, with Tokyo Haneda closely trailing in third. Hong Kong International Airport claimed the fourth position, while Tokyo Narita rounded out the top five.
The top ten airports globally were as follows: Singapore Changi, Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Haneda, Hong Kong International Airport, Tokyo Narita, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome Fiumicino, Istanbul Airport, Munich Airport, and Vancouver International Airport. Among Southeast Asian airports, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport displayed a commendable three-place improvement, climbing from the 39th position in 2025 to the 36th spot in 2026.
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport secured the 60th position, while Vietnam's Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi ranked 71st, and Da Nang International Airport followed closely at 75th. These rankings underscored Singapore Changi's dominance in the global airport landscape, while Suvarnabhumi showcased a notable three-place upward trajectory from the previous year.
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