“This year,HIA celebrates its milestone 10th year of operations and we are truly honoured that passengers have voted us Best Airport in the World for a third time,” said Qatar Airways group chief executive officer Badr Al Meer.
The awards are based on customer satisfaction surveys and cover 550 airports worldwide.
In a strong showing for Asia,Seoul Incheon bagged third place and was also named 2024’s most family-friendly airport,while Tokyo’s twin facilities of Haneda and Narita took fourth and fifth spots.
Hong Kong airport saw a significant boost,up 22 positions to 11th place after the city shook off its COVID-19 hangover and passenger numbers rose.
The highest-ranked Australian airport was Melbourne,which remained unchanged from last year in 19th spot. Brisbane was next highest at 32nd,despite dropping nine places from its 2023 position,followed by Perth at 52nd (up six) and Sydney at 55th (down six).
Melbourne also took out the gong for Best Airport in Australia and the Pacific for the fourth time. Melbourne Airport chief executive Lorie Argus said the airport had opened new restaurants,shops and amenities over the past 12 months and is planning for future growth with a new runway,new roads and other terminal enhancements.