Skytrax Airport Star Ratings
124 rated airports
Skytrax is an international air transport rating organization based in London, UK. Their airport star rating system evaluates over 800 areas of airport product and service, from check-in and arrivals to departure gates, shopping, food, and overall terminal comfort. Ratings range from 1 star (lowest) to 5 stars (highest), based on professional audits of the airport experience. See our best-rated airports ranking for a different comparison.
What Does Skytrax Evaluate?
★★★★★ 5-Star Airports (7)
The highest tier in the Skytrax system. These airports deliver an outstanding passenger experience across all areas: world-class terminals, exceptional cleanliness, efficient processes, premium lounges, diverse dining, seamless transport connections, and consistently friendly staff. Only 7 airports worldwide achieve this level.
★★★★☆ 4-Star Airports (60)
Airports with a very good standard of facilities and service. They offer comfortable terminals, reliable amenities, good food and shopping options, and generally smooth passenger processing. Most major international hubs hold a 4-star rating, including airports like Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Dubai International.
★★★☆☆ 3-Star Airports (56)
Airports that meet a satisfactory standard. Facilities are functional and adequate, with reasonable service levels. These airports handle passengers competently but may lack the polish or range of amenities found at higher-rated facilities.
★★☆☆☆ 2-Star Airports (1)
Airports with below-average facilities or service. Passengers may encounter dated terminals, limited amenities, or inconsistent service quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Skytrax airport star rating?
Skytrax airport star ratings are quality assessments given by Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization based in London. Airports are rated from 1 to 5 stars based on the quality of their facilities, service, and overall passenger experience. You can browse all rated airports on our best-rated airports ranking.
How many airports have 5 stars from Skytrax?
Only 7 airports worldwide hold the prestigious 5-star Skytrax rating: Singapore Changi, Hamad International (Doha), Incheon (Seoul), Tokyo Haneda, Hong Kong International, Munich Airport, and Beijing Daxing.
What does Skytrax evaluate?
Skytrax evaluates over 800 areas including terminal comfort, cleanliness, signage, seating, Wi-Fi, food options, shopping, staff friendliness, security wait times, immigration efficiency, baggage delivery speed, and transport connections. See our best airports for lounges and airports with free Wi-Fi rankings for related comparisons.
How often are Skytrax ratings updated?
Skytrax conducts airport audits periodically, typically every few years. Ratings can be upgraded or downgraded based on new assessments. The World Airport Awards are announced annually. Check our rankings page for the latest airport comparisons.