Changi Airport Wins World's Best for 14th Time

Singapore's Changi Airport has been named the world's best airport for the 14th time at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive victory. The announcement came during a ceremony at PTE World in London on March 18, 2026, based on feedback from more than 13 million passengers across over 575 airports worldwide.

The awards, often called the Oscars of the aviation industry, stem from an annual customer satisfaction survey conducted from August 2025 to February 2026. Travelers from over 100 nationalities evaluated airports on aspects including check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security, immigration and departures. Changi Airport Group CEO Yam Kum Weng accepted the top honor, along with four additional categories: world's best airport dining, world's best airport immigration service, best airport in the 60 to 70 million passenger category and best airport in Asia.

Changi's consistent success highlights its innovative facilities and seamless operations. The airport, which handled 42.5 million seats in international traffic in 2025, has benefited from rerouted flights amid regional tensions. Data from travel analysts show a 38 percent surge in...