Superior airports should be more than just a boring place to whittle away the hours until your flight; they should provide a memorable experience for customers.
Here are the top 10 airports of 2018, ranked for their brilliant facilities and quality treatment of customers.
1. Singapore Airport
Singapore Changi Airport has won the World’s Best Airport six years in a row. The unique facilities aim to promote relaxation; customers are free to find their inner calm at the airport’s sunflower garden. Holders of platinum credit cards have their choice of two dozen lounges where they can enjoy the best food and drink.
2. Incheon International Airport
This airport was the winner of the World’s Best Airport Staff award in 2018 because employees are taught to regard everyone as more than passing customers. Guests are offered the chance to relax at a spa and can even ice skate.
3. Haneda Airport
Tokyo’s international airport is an integral part of furthering Japan as a tourism centred nation. Its pristine aesthetic is highly regarded and as such, it was voted the world cleanest airport in 2018. Haneda also offers a flight simulator, which replicates what it’s like to be a pilot.
4. Hong Kong International Airport
If you find yourself at this airport you certainly won’t go hungry, as the numerous food options cater to every dietary need; it’s not surprising that it was voted the best airport for dining. They also provide efficient tram transport so that customers can travel around the vast facility with ease.
5. Hamad International Airport
An architectural masterpiece; that is the only way to describe this airport. It is located near a stunning man-made lagoon and a fresh, green landscape. It is also home to two of the longest runways in the world, all the better to take in the views before takeoff.
6. Munich Airport
This German airport has many shops to browse and spend your time in; it’s essentially a high-class city centre. The airport boasts over 150 retail stores and more than 50 places to feast on quality food and drink. One thing is certain: you will never be bored.
7. Central Japan International Airport
This site won best regional airport of 2018, due to the friendly nature of the staff. Help desks are readily available to aid any confused customers. The airport rates the happiness of guests highly and has massage chairs at the ready for nervous flyers or tired passengers who are undertaking a lengthy work commute.
8. Heathrow Airport
The luxury treatment shouldn’t end when you leave the airport. From this airport, you can access the best chauffeur airport pickup facilities that take you the minute you arrive to any location of your choice. Transportation is made hassle-free with the endless options of chauffeur services available at Heathrow. Customers travel in only the most luxe cars, such as a Mercedes C Class or a BMW 7 Series.
9. Zurich Airport
VIP guests get the option of experiencing the grandiose limousine transfer, that takes you directly to the aircraft. Highly experienced members of staff will make your time at Zurich extra special and aim to fulfil all of your wishes.
10. Frankfurt Airport
At Frankfurt, transportation has never been easier as the airport is directly linked to the network of German rail. They also offer an interesting experience tour, where guests can spend their time between flights getting a peek into what running an airport is really like.
