Hong Kong International Airport Named Best Airport in The World

(Hong Kong, 1 April 2026, 1230hrs) – Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has recently garnered several prestigious recognitions for its outstanding performance in areas including security processing, aviation infrastructure, passenger services, and continuous enhancement of passenger facilities.

HKIA stood out among airports worldwide to win “Best Airport in the World” at the Global Travel Awards 2026. The nomination list comprised of leading airports from around the world, including top-tier airports in Asia, the Middle East and other regions. The award is based on votes cast by millions of travellers globally, recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in aviation infrastructure and passenger experience.

Meanwhile, HKIA was voted “Best Airport in China” in the 2026 TTG China Travel Awards for the third year in a row. Established in 2008, the TTG China Awards recognise outstanding performance by travel service providers including airlines, hotel groups and other travel-related businesses.

In addition, HKIA has been named by Skytrax as the winner of “World’s Best Airport Security Processing” and “World’s Best Airport Washrooms” at the 2026 World Airport Awards, recognising its steadfast dedication to enhancing passenger experience, ensuring aviation safety and delivering service excellence.

These awards underscore HKIA’s commitment to maintaining rigorous security standards while actively leveraging innovative technologies to deliver efficient and seamless passenger experience. HKIA has fully automated security gates, immigration channels and boarding gates through facial recognition, and is currently undertaking a comprehensive upgrade of security screening channels across all areas, replacing traditional X-ray channels with CT-driven screening. The forthcoming Terminal 2 will also incorporate this proven efficiency enhancement, alongside other upgrades of passenger facilities.

HKIA has also comprehensively redesigned the washrooms in its terminals. The updated facilities were informed by a thorough analysis of passenger behaviour, enhancing comfort, hygiene and functionality, while incorporating interactive features to create a more enjoyable user experience.

Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), remarked, “We are truly honoured to receive the best airport awards across such a wide range of areas, which reflect the dedication and collective efforts of the entire Hong Kong International Airport community. We continue to expand our air network for both passenger and cargo traffic, with a view to reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as the hub of Asia. Looking ahead, SKYTOPIA development will transform HKIA into an Airport City, creating a dynamic destination that inspires travel, drives connectivity and welcomes the world to Hong Kong.”