Here is our personal ranking of the best airports in the world, along with a few small design tips that can make a difference, of course signed by Sem.
Here is our personal ranking of the best airports in the world, along with a few small design tips that can make a difference, of course signed by Sem.
Airports, a New Space for Design and Culture
More and more in recent years (excluding the COVID period), airports have transformed from places meant solely for transit into multicultural and multifunctional hubs, where people work, eat, shop, wait, and relax. It is no coincidence that architects and designers are making significant strides in creating customized spaces that are not only a symbol of a country's culture but also offer travelers a first-class experience of comfort and guest-focused design. Let's take a look at our personal ranking of the best airports in the world, along with a few small details, of course signed by Sem, that can make a difference.
What Are the Best Airports in the World?
How many times, during a trip, have we found ourselves stranded due to a missed connection or a canceled flight? It is precisely in these moments that we realize the importance of a comfortable seat suited to the occasion. Online, there are various websites that allow users to rate and evaluate airport (and airline) services: from restaurants to check-in, from lounges to the comfort of chairs when an overnight stay is necessary.
First Place: Hamad International Airport in Doha
Hamad International Airport in Doha, the capital of Qatar, was named Best Airport in the World at the latest 2021 World Airport Awards, where every centimeter, every feature, and every detail is designed to create the most luxurious lounge experience imaginable.
Second Place: Haneda International Airport in Tokyo
In second place is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world and the busiest in Japan, located less than 30 minutes south of central Tokyo.
Third Place: Changi International Airport in Singapore
This year, the Qatar airport dethroned Singapore Changi Airport, which had won the prestigious award from 2013 to 2020. Located 23 km east of Singapore's city center, Changi International Airport is one of the most modern and comfortable airports in the world. Designed to accommodate the Airbus A380, it offers travelers a multitude of shops, a fitness center, a supermarket, a clinic, a business center, and the Crowne Plaza, connected to Terminal 3. So far nothing unique, but it doesn't end there: a waterfall, swimming pool, free cinemas for transit passengers, a water feature with numerous exotic fish, a butterfly garden, and a decorative orchid plantation.
Fourth Place: Fiumicino International Airport in Rome
We have to go down to 36th place to find an Italian airport in the ranking, and naturally, it could only be Rome Fiumicino. Recently, the airport has added a new international-quality service: the “Arrival Lounge & Air