Hamad International Airport (HIA) was named the best airport in the world in the 2024 Skytrax Awards. The airport is operated by Qatar Airways, which was also ranked ‘Airline of the Year’ for an unprecedented eighth time. Discover why it’s the first highlight of your Qatar stopover.
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What makes Hamad International Airport the best in the world?
About the Skytrax Awards
The World Airport Awards are regarded as a quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across over 570 airports. HIA not only walked away with the top prize but also won awards for the World’s Best Airport Shopping and the Best Airport in the Middle East in 2024.
World’s best airport for the third time
Hamad International Airport has ranked consistently high in the Skytrax Awards since its opening in 2014, winning best airport three times.
Qatar’s airport has ranked consistently high in the Skytrax Awards since its opening in 2014.
2024
1st place
2023
2nd place
2022
1st place
2021
1st place
2020
3rd place
2019
4th place
2018
5th place
2017
6th place
2016
10th place
Celebrating 10 years in 2024, the Hamad International Airport has rapidly become one of the most prominent airports in the world. It’s known for its vast indoor tropical garden, ORCHARD, indulgent shopping and dining experiences and the collection of striking public art pieces.
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