10 best airports in the world for security screening (2025)
Some have turned this dreaded routine into a smooth, efficient, and even pleasant experience. The 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards ranked the world's top airports for security screening, places where the lines are shorter, and the process is faster. From Copenhagen to Changi, here are ten airports that prove getting through security doesn't have to be stressful, and that it can actually set the tone for a great journey.
Here's a closer look at the best in class.
Copenhagen Airport
, Denmark
Topping the list is Copenhagen, where security checking feels like a breeze. With intuitive design, automated trays, and minimal queues, it shows how to travel hassle-free and stress-free.
Rome Fiumicino Airport, Italy
Known for its recent upgrades, Fiumicino manages crowds with cleverly separated lanes for families, frequent flyers, and general passengers. The result? Less congestion, more calm, and no elbow-duels in the tray line.
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Chubu Centrair Airport, Japan
Japan takes order seriously, and Chubu Centrair delivers it with a flourish. From quiet signage to spotless lanes and tech-led scanning, this airport keeps things moving with near-silent precision.
Tokyo Haneda Airport, Japan
Also from Japan, Haneda is a masterclass in manners and mechanics. Staff guide passengers with gentle efficiency, and even the bins seem to glide with grace. The experience is fast, clear, and free of confusion.
Hamad International Airport, Qatar
All marble and calm, Doha's Hamad International takes security seriously, but not at the expense of comfort. Advanced CT scanners reduce the need for unpacking, and space is never in short supply.
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Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain
Bahrain's smaller scale works in its favour. Security staff are swift yet warm, and the entire process feels designed for real people, not just procedural checkboxes.
Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
No list is complete without Changi. Beyond its butterfly gardens and rooftop pool, it excels at screening.
Automated lanes, CT scanners, and helpful signage make the process comfortable, like magic, only better organised.
Zurich Airport, Switzerland
Elegant and restrained, Zurich channels Swiss punctuality into its screening process. Security zones are clearly demarcated, and staff move things along without a fuss — or a frown.
Tokyo Narita Airport, Japan
The third Japanese entry on the list, Narita handles international volumes with efficiency and multilingual guidance. There's order, there's speed, and there's hardly ever drama.
LaGuardia Airport, USA
Once the punchline of many travel jokes, LaGuardia's recent revamp has paid off. Spacious terminals and smarter screening zones have propelled it onto this global top 10, a glow-up worth applauding.
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