World's Top 10 Airports 2013

1) Singapore Changi Airport

Last year's ranking: 2

For Changi, it was a triple success. Securing the Airport of the Year accolade, it picked up the awards for Best Airport in Asia and the Best Airport for Leisure Amenities. This is the fourth time Changi airport has achieved the top prize - last claiming victory back in 2010.

According to the airport's website, it is a major air hub in Asia, serving more than 100 international airlines flying to some 220 cities in about 60 countries and territories worldwide.

2) Incheon International Airport


Last year's ranking: 1

Voted for by air travellers across the globe, Incheon International Airport has won the top award, twice. This year however, it slipped to the second slot. Said to be South Korea's largest airport, Incheon is also one of the world's busiest

3) Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Last year's ranking: 4

For the first time in 6 years, there was a change to the top-3 global airlines with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport accomplishing a third place finish in the survey.

Airport Schiphol is the Netherlands' main international airport. Over the last 30 years, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has won many global airport awards in various categories, from both airline and passenger organizations.

4)Hong Kong International Airport


Last year's ranking: 3

Hong Kong International Airport is a two-terminal and two-runway facility. According to the airport's website, in 2012, 56.5 million passengers used HKIA and 4.03 million tonnes of air cargo passed through Hong Kong.
5) Beijing Capital International Airport


Last year's ranking: 5

Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), is also called "China Gateway". It is among the largest, and busiest international aviation hubs in the world.

6) Munich Airport


Last year's ranking: 6

Munich Airport is one of Germany's most renowned airports. The airport is a shopping, business and recreation hub.

7) Zurich Airport


Last year's ranking: 7

Zurich Airport is a major airport in Switzerland. According to the airport's website, 1,998,413 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during March 2013, a gain of 1.6% versus March 2012.

8) Vancouver International Airport


Last year's ranking: 8

Today, 62 airlines serve Vancouver International Airport, connecting people and businesses to 99 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world.

According to its website, Canada's second busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport welcomed 17.6 million people in 2012, facilitated more than 296,000 aircraft take-offs and landings and handled 228,000 tonnes of cargo.

9) Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)


Last year's ranking: 14

One of Tokyo's primary airports, the Tokyo International Airport boasts of restaurants, shops and duty-free shops.

10) London Heathrow Airport


Last year's ranking: 11

Heathrow Airport achieved its best ever result entering the top-10 airports for the first time and also scooping the awards for World's Best Airport Terminal for Terminal 5 and for the third year running the prize for Best Airport Shopping.

Since 1955 Heathrow has been connecting people from around the globe, making it one of the world's busiest international airport. The airport's various Terminals are curently bein upgraded to offer better facilities. The airport's new Terminal 2 will open in 2014.