5 of the best
Incheon International Airport – Has won the Award for Worlds best airport 2009, this is down to the Koreans strength at punctuality and organisation. The airport which opened in 2001 just outside of Seoul has state of the art security facilities and a promise to passengers that procedure will not take longer than 45 min.
Hong Kong International Airport – Is a very modern airport full of luxury shopping and entertainment features such as free wireless internet. It has also won the award for the world’s best airport seven times in the past 10 years.
Singapore Changi – Rates high among passengers probably for an airport there is a sense of calm her with its rooftop pool, orchid gardens and towering palm trees means that people can relax whilst waiting for their flights.
Zurich – Scoring high in its user friendliness and general quality standards, Zurich Airport is the leading European airport followed close behind by Munich (below). It has excellent road connections to major cities and lots of clean and efficient facilities.
Munich – The Germans have always been known for their efficiency so it’s no surprise that their airports follow suit. As with Zurich airport this also has excellent commuter links by road and rail with plenty of buses and trains.
5 of the worst
New Delhi – Unfortunately lets Asia down, it’s one of the dirtiest airports around infested by bugs dirty bathrooms and floors covered with rubbish, you are also charged for toilet roll! This is one airport where you hope your flight won’t be delayed.
Madrid Barajas – This is Europe’s 4th most utilised airport however most people find that their problem with it is it’s far too big, their terminal four occupies around 760,000 square meters and its buildings are separated by up to mile.
Paris Charles de Gaulle – Considering the beauty of architecture in France many people find themselves thinking what went wrong here when they arrive at the airport. It’s defiantly in need of a complete makeover not just on the outside but also on the inside.
Heathrow – Branded as ‘a bit of a dump’ by American Airlines senior executive Heathrow was hoping their new terminal could turn that around however the original opening was marred by delays and lots of lost baggage. Many people dislike waiting around in long queues in the tatty terminals 1-3 as well and find the airport ‘chronically’ busy.
Jakarta Indonesia – Many people dislike this airport thanks to its choked ticket desks which many find confusing and also the congested traffic in and out of the airport annoy many, also the aggressive taxi touts that get in your way.
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I agree with Singapore airport been a lovely example, easy to navigate, plenty to see and do to keep you occupied in the departure lounge. To then leave this airport and land in one of the worst airports I ever had the displeasure of finding myself in, Manila International which is a stark contrast. If you ever have the misfortune of finding yourself in this airport keep your whit’s about you, keep your luggage and valuables close to you at all times, prepare to be in unorganised and frankly hectic queuing system and once outside all I can say is good luck. If your really stuck bung one of the security guards a few quid and they will happily point you in the right direction.