This is the world’s best international airport in 2025
Singapore Changi Airport has been named the Best International Airport by Forbes Travel Guide for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes Changi's exceptional passenger experience, innovative design, and extensive amenities, including th...
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For the second consecutive year, Singapore Changi Airport has been named the Best International Airport by Forbes Travel Guide, highlighting its continued leadership in passenger experience and airport innovation. The award is part of Forbes’ second annual Verified Air Travel Awards, which evaluate airlines and airports across global standards of comfort, service, and convenience.
What sets Changi apart
Changi Airport stands out for its combination of efficiency and experiential design. Its attractions include the seven-story Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an on-site 24-hour cinema, butterfly and bamboo gardens, and a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the runways. More than 200 dining options, from local Singaporean favourites like Jumbo Seafood’s chili crab to international fare such as Japanese soba noodles and Korean short ribs, cater not just to travellers but also to local visitors.
The airport’s lounges and amenities also receive top marks. Travelers have access to expansive spaces, entertainment zones, and immersive nature features that make layovers enjoyable and stress-free. Innovations such as direct boarding from premium lounges and integrated shopping at Jewel Changi enhance the seamless travel experience.
Awards highlight airline and travel excellence
The 2025 awards also recognized Emirates as the Best International Airline and Delta Air Lines as the Best US Airline, while Air New Zealand earned the Innovation of the Year award for its Skycouch economy seats. Forbes Travel Guide surveyed over 9,000 frequent travellers and hospitality experts to determine winners, validating results through its established Star Ratings methodology.
Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-winning travel journalist, noted, “The Verified Air Travel Awards provide a trusted benchmark—an annual check validated by Forbes Travel Guide to separate substance from spin. The real difference here is that these awards aren’t driven by a transient popularity contest but by the expertise of the most discerning voices in travel and hospitality.”
Singapore Changi Airport’s repeated recognition highlights its ongoing investment in creating a world-class, traveller-focused environment that goes beyond traditional airport services, blending efficiency, entertainment, and comfort to set a global standard for international airports.
What sets Changi apart
Changi Airport stands out for its combination of efficiency and experiential design. Its attractions include the seven-story Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an on-site 24-hour cinema, butterfly and bamboo gardens, and a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the runways. More than 200 dining options, from local Singaporean favourites like Jumbo Seafood’s chili crab to international fare such as Japanese soba noodles and Korean short ribs, cater not just to travellers but also to local visitors.The airport’s lounges and amenities also receive top marks. Travelers have access to expansive spaces, entertainment zones, and immersive nature features that make layovers enjoyable and stress-free. Innovations such as direct boarding from premium lounges and integrated shopping at Jewel Changi enhance the seamless travel experience.
Airports are celebrated not just for efficiency, but also for their lounges, shopping, dining, and innovative amenities that make journeys smoother and more enjoyable. Conde Nast Traveller's 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards have highlighted the world’s best airports, recognizing excellence in design, passenger comfort, services, and overall travel experience. From futuristic hubs in Asia to cultural gateways in Europe and the Middle East, each airport offers a unique experience that leaves a lasting impression on travelers. This slideshow takes you through the top 10 airports worldwide, showcasing why they are considered the best destinations even before takeoff.
Airports are celebrated not just for efficiency, but also for their lounges, shopping, dining, and innovative amenities that make journeys smoother and more enjoyable. Conde Nast Traveller's 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards have highlighted the world’s best airports, recognizing excellence in design, passenger comfort, services, and overall travel experience. From futuristic hubs in Asia to cultural gateways in Europe and the Middle East, each airport offers a unique experience that leaves a lasting impression on travelers. This slideshow takes you through the top 10 airports worldwide, showcasing why they are considered the best destinations even before takeoff.
Awards highlight airline and travel excellence
The 2025 awards also recognized Emirates as the Best International Airline and Delta Air Lines as the Best US Airline, while Air New Zealand earned the Innovation of the Year award for its Skycouch economy seats. Forbes Travel Guide surveyed over 9,000 frequent travellers and hospitality experts to determine winners, validating results through its established Star Ratings methodology.Peter Greenberg, Emmy Award-winning travel journalist, noted, “The Verified Air Travel Awards provide a trusted benchmark—an annual check validated by Forbes Travel Guide to separate substance from spin. The real difference here is that these awards aren’t driven by a transient popularity contest but by the expertise of the most discerning voices in travel and hospitality.”
Singapore Changi Airport’s repeated recognition highlights its ongoing investment in creating a world-class, traveller-focused environment that goes beyond traditional airport services, blending efficiency, entertainment, and comfort to set a global standard for international airports.
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