Top ten world airports named

Skytrax has announced the 10 top airports, based on their extensive and detailed surveys carried out amongst passengers.

Leading the pack was once again Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, followed by Singapore’s Changi International Airport and with Hong Kong International in third place. As a surprise to many, Amsterdam’s Schiphol came fourth, a view not shared by many travelers who complain bitterly about extremely long taxiing and marathon walks if a connecting flight leaves from the other end of the terminals. A surprise fifth for many was Beijing’s Capital International Airport, which has left positive impressions on the growing number of passengers flying in and out of China’s capital city. Sixth and seventh were Munich and Zurich, following by a more likely candidate for a higher finishing, Kuala Lumpur’s International Airport, which had to settle for eight place. Number nine in the 2012 honors list was Vancouver’s International Airport with Japan’s Central International Airport taking the tenth and last slot.

African airports, including the award winning Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam which was named best airport in the Indian Ocean region, did not make it to the top level, leaving undoubtedly room for future improvements in services and performance. That said of course, some of the sparkling airports in the Middle East did also not make it into the top 10, something which is likely to change when the new Doha International Airport comes into operation next year or when Dubai World International eventually opens for passenger operations.