Changi Airport impresses with its "continuous" travel experience, from the automated check-in system, smart entry and exit control gates to a relaxing space filled with greenery and modern art.
This airport is also famous for its 24/7 cinema, rich culinary services and especially the 40-meter-high indoor waterfall - a unique symbol attracting global tourists.
Notably, Changi is one of the first airports in the world to implement passport-free entry and exit procedures at all terminals. This helps passengers complete the process in just about 10 seconds.
Right after Changi is Hong Kong International Airport (China), followed by Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (Thailand) and Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta (Indonesia).
This year's award also honored Singapore Airlines as the best airline in the region, while Cathay Pacific ranked second.
According to DestinAsian, the results are compiled from the votes of millions of readers around the world, mainly high-end tourist groups such as businessmen, investors and those who love experiences.
The ranking shows the increasingly fierce competition between major aviation hubs in the region, while reflecting the trend of upgrading passenger experience to become a key factor in the modern aviation industry.
Below is a list of the 10 best airports in Asia in 2026:
1. Changi Airport Singapore (Singapore)
2. Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong, China)
3. Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok, Thailand)
4. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta, Indonesia)
5. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali, Indonesia)
6. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia)
7. Haneda Airport (Tokyo, Japan)
8. Hamad International Airport (Doha, Qatar)
9. Incheon International Airport (Korea)
10. Istanbul Airport (Turkey)
