Skytrax - the world's leading aviation consulting company based in London (UK) has just announced the ranking of the 100 best airports in the world within the framework of the annual World Airport Awards 2026.
The ranking results are based on passenger satisfaction surveys, assessing airport experiences through many service and operation criteria such as check-in, arrival - departure, transfer, shopping, security, entry and boarding procedures.
In which, Noi Bai and Da Nang International Airports of Vietnam surpassed many of the world's leading major aviation hubs such as Beijing Daxing International Airport (China) - ranked 82nd and John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York, USA) - ranked 85th.
Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) increased 8 places to 71st place, while Da Nang International Airport ranked 75th, up 9 places compared to 2025.
In recent years, Noi Bai International Airport has improved its service by adding phone charging points, providing free Wi-Fi and upgrading facilities to better serve disabled passengers.
International terminal T2 of Noi Bai is also being expanded with a total capital of about 5,000 billion VND, adding check-in counters and scanners in December 2025, increasing service capacity to about 10-15 million passengers per year.
Meanwhile, International Terminal T2 of Da Nang International Airport has been certified 5 stars by Skytrax for two consecutive years thanks to the integration of modern technology to shorten waiting times and enhance passenger experience.
This year, Changi Airport (Singapore) was honored as the best airport in the world. Ranked second is Incheon International Airport (Seoul, South Korea). Hong Kong International Airport (China) ranked fourth.
In particular, Japan's capital Tokyo is present with 2 airports in the top 10, Haneda and Narita, respectively holding third and fifth positions.
The second half of the top 10 are representatives from the West such as Roissy-Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris-CDG) of France - in 6th place, Rome Fiumicino airport "Leonardo da Vinci" of Italy ranked 7th; followed by Istanbul International Airport (Turkey), Munich International Airport (Germany) and Vancouver International Airport (Canada) respectively.
