Bahrain Named World's Cleanest Airport in 2025 by Skytrax
TDT | Manama
Bahrain International Airport has achieved global recognition as the World's Cleanest Airport for 2025 in the category of airports handling up to 25 million passengers, according to the UK-based air transport rating organization, Skytrax. This prestigious distinction places Bahrain at the forefront of global aviation hygiene standards, further reinforcing the Kingdom's commitment to excellence in travel infrastructure and passenger experience.
Japan also celebrated significant success, with Tokyo Haneda Airport earning the title of the World's Cleanest Major International Airport, topping the global list for cleanliness among high-traffic terminals. The Japanese capital's gateway outshined other prominent hubs, while Centrair Nagoya, Tokyo Narita, Kansai, and Osaka Itami were also ranked among the cleanest airports in the world across both main and mid-sized categories.
In Skytrax's World's Cleanest Airports 2025 (Up to 25 Million Passengers) list, Bahrain led the top 10, followed by:
Bahrain International Airport
New Chitose Airport (Japan)
Centrair Nagoya (Japan)
Osaka Itami Airport (Japan)
Helsinki-Vantaa (Finland)
Adelaide Airport (Australia)
Cam Ranh International Airport (Vietnam)
Quito International Airport (Ecuador)
Houston Hobby Airport (USA)
Brisbane Airport (Australia)
Singapore Changi Airport
Meanwhile, Singapore Changi Airport reclaimed the top honor as the World's Best Airport 2025, receiving multiple accolades including the World's Best Airport Dining, Best Airport Washrooms, and Best Airport in Asia. This marks the 13th time Changi has secured the leading title at the World Airport Awards, held last month at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Madrid.
Yam Kum Weng, CEO of Changi Airport Group, expressed gratitude for the continued recognition:
'Changi Airport is honoured to be named by Skytrax as the World's Best Airport for the 13th time. It is indeed gratifying to receive this recognition, which certainly encourages us to continue striving to provide the best travel experience.'
Doha's Hamad International Airport, previously a three-time winner of the World's Best Airport title, was ranked second overall in 2025 and won awards for the World's Best Airport Shopping and Best Airport in the Middle East.
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport claimed third place globally in overall rankings, followed by:
Singapore Changi
Seoul Incheon
Hong Kong International
Centrair Nagoya
Tokyo Narita
Kansai International
Taiwan Taoyuan
Zurich Airport
Dubai International (DXB)
The dual triumph for Bahrain and Japan in cleanliness rankings highlights the rising importance of passenger hygiene satisfaction, especially in a post-pandemic era. These awards also serve as a testament to national and airport-level efforts in elevating global travel standards.
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