These 10 Airports Are the Cleanest in the World
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Air travel can be stressful, but a clean and orderly airport can improve your experience. Whether you travel frequently or fly occasionally, an airport’s cleanliness can make or break your trip.
Skytrax recently released its report on assessing airport cleanliness based on passenger feedback. The airports were judged based on cleanliness across facilities like seating areas, restrooms, flooring, and other public spaces.
Flughafen Zuerich, Switzerland
Flughafen Zuerich is the only European airport that made this year’s list. Zurich Airport, the largest international airport in Switzerland, is among the busiest airports in Europe, with 28.9 million passengers passing through its doors in 2023. Despite high foot traffic, the airport maintains its cleanliness through the help of two robots, “Zulu” and “Charlie.”
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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan
Located in the township of Taoyuan City, the airport serves as a significant transport hub for its Southeast Asian and East Asian neighbors. In 2023, the airport served over 35.35 million passengers, which is around 73% of its traffic before the pandemic. To further accommodate its increasing number of passengers, Taoyuan International Airport has upgraded its facilities, such as takeaway areas and dining facilities.
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Hong Kong International Airport, China
Next on our list is Hong Kong’s doorway to international travelers, Chek Lap Kok International Airport. The airport served over 40 million passengers in 2023, more than half of the pre-pandemic figures recorded. Hong Kong International Airport is also one of the busiest cargo airports, with over 4.3 million tons of cargo handled in 2023.
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Kansai International Airport, Japan
Kansai International Airport, situated on an artificial island, is one of the four Japanese airports featured in this list and ranks 7th in terms of cleanliness. The airport receives over 30 million passengers a year. Despite being Japan’s seventh busiest airport, Kansai International Airport has never lost a piece of luggage in the past 30 years.
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Tokyo-Narita International Airport, Japan
Located around 40 miles from Japan’s capital, Tokyo-Narita International Airport is the second of the four Japanese airports on this list. In 2023, the airport served over 32 million passengers. Tokyo-Narita Airport is well-connected thanks to its advanced transportation links, such as the Narita Express.
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Chubu Centair International Airport, Japan
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The third of the four Japanese airports on this list is Chubu Centair International Airport in Nagoya. The airport boasts a Skytown, where guests and tourists can enjoy activities such as shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
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Hamad International Airport, Qatar
Home to Qatar’s national flag carrier airline, Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport is ranked fourth among the cleanest airports in the world. In 2023, the airport accommodated over 45 million passengers. Hamad International Airport is also famous for its luxurious facilities and exclusive atmosphere.
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Changi Airport, Singapore
Next on our list is Singapore’s Changi Airport, which is among the busiest airports in Asia. The airport served over 58.9 million passengers in 2023. Skytrax has awarded the airport as the world’s best airport over 12 times, topping other airports from 2013 to 2020 and in 2023.
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Incheon International Airport, South Korea
The second cleanest airport in the world, Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, served over 50 million passengers in 2023. The airport also features a museum showcasing Korean culture, artifacts, and artworks.
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Tokyo-Haneda Airport, Japan
Ranking as the cleanest airport in the world and the fourth Japanese airport featured in this list, Tokyo-Haneda Airport is famous for upholding its standards of cleanliness. The airport has also been awarded a 5-star Airport quality rating for ten consecutive years.
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