Singapore Changi has been named the world's best airport at the World Airport Awards in Geneva.
Singapore Changi Airport —
Singapore Changi has been named the world's best airport at the World Airport Awards in Geneva.
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The Southeast Asian hub has a longstanding reputation for its passenger service and entertainment facilities, such as this complimentary movie theater that streams films 24 hours a day.
Singapore Changi Airport —
The Southeast Asian hub has a longstanding reputation for its passenger service and entertainment facilities, such as this complimentary movie theater that streams films 24 hours a day.
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A rooftop swimming pool is another popular feature with travelers, who can also take a dip in the airport Jacuzzi
Singapore Changi Airport —
A rooftop swimming pool is another popular feature with travelers, who can also take a dip in the airport Jacuzzi
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The vast airport is also home to a number of quirky amenities, including the world's tallest airport slide.
Singapore Changi Airport —
The vast airport is also home to a number of quirky amenities, including the world's tallest airport slide.
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Meanwhile, artist Kurt Wenner's mesmeric optical illusions make the rush between connections a little more colorful.
Singapore Changi Airport —
Meanwhile, artist Kurt Wenner's mesmeric optical illusions make the rush between connections a little more colorful.
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The airport butterfly garden is a big draw. Travelers are free to wander amid plants and waterfall installations while examining a variety of colorful butterfly species.
Singapore Changi Airport —
The airport butterfly garden is a big draw. Travelers are free to wander amid plants and waterfall installations while examining a variety of colorful butterfly species.
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Second place in the best airport category was awarded to South Korea's sprawling Incheon International Airport, which offers passengers a variety of enticing distractions such as an ice rink, casino and nearby golf course.
Incheon Airport, South Korea —
Second place in the best airport category was awarded to South Korea's sprawling Incheon International Airport, which offers passengers a variety of enticing distractions such as an ice rink, casino and nearby golf course.
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Amsterdam Schiphol is the only European airport to have won the Skytrax best airport award -- all the way back in 1999. The Dutch facility was ranked a respectable third place this year.
Amsterdam Schiphol, The Netherlands —
Amsterdam Schiphol is the only European airport to have won the Skytrax best airport award -- all the way back in 1999. The Dutch facility was ranked a respectable third place this year.
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Hong Kong International has been honored with the best airport award eight times -- including five years in a row between 2001 and 2005 -- but could only claim fourth place this year.
Hong Kong International —
Hong Kong International has been honored with the best airport award eight times -- including five years in a row between 2001 and 2005 -- but could only claim fourth place this year.
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The futuristic Beijing Capital International Airport was the fourth Asian airport in the top five, capping a dominant year for airports in East Asia.
Beijing Capital International Airport, China —
The futuristic Beijing Capital International Airport was the fourth Asian airport in the top five, capping a dominant year for airports in East Asia.
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Munich airport -- which has its own brewery and beer garden -- topped the best dining experience category and came sixth overall in in the best airport award field.
Munich Airport, Germany —
Munich airport -- which has its own brewery and beer garden -- topped the best dining experience category and came sixth overall in in the best airport award field.
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Zurich Airport -- which generates part of its energy requirements through a solar power system -- was deemed to have the best airport staff and best baggage delivery system, propelling the Swiss site to seventh position overall.
Zurich Airport, Switzerland —
Zurich Airport -- which generates part of its energy requirements through a solar power system -- was deemed to have the best airport staff and best baggage delivery system, propelling the Swiss site to seventh position overall.
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The only North American airport to make the top ten, Vancouver International, plays host to all manner of idiosyncratic amenities including a 114-000 liter aquarium and an indoor creek.
Vancouver International Airport, Canada —
The only North American airport to make the top ten, Vancouver International, plays host to all manner of idiosyncratic amenities including a 114-000 liter aquarium and an indoor creek.
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Another Asian contender was Tokyo's Haneda International Airport, which topped the polls for airport cleanliness.
Tokyo International Airport, Japan —
Another Asian contender was Tokyo's Haneda International Airport, which topped the polls for airport cleanliness.
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Heathrow coped admirably during the 2012 London Olympics -- catering for almost a quarter of a million people. T5 at the London hub was awarded the honor of best individual terminal.
London Heathrow, England —
Heathrow coped admirably during the 2012 London Olympics -- catering for almost a quarter of a million people. T5 at the London hub was awarded the honor of best individual terminal.
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