Dubai International Airport offers the most luxurious experience for passengers, but there’s one Australian airport to make the top five, according to data from travel insurance provider, AllClear.
Across the globe, the most luxurious airports feature indoor gardens, swimming pools, Michelin-star restaurants and even gold courses. After analysing 1,800 airports and scoring them on their most luxurious amenities like lounges, designer shopping options, nearby high-end airports, and whether they offered champagne and caviar options, travel insurance provider AllClear has named its top 15.
In top spot is Dubai International Airport thanks to its premium lounges, high-end shopping and gourmet dining, and well as its art exhibitions, zen gardens and health clubs.
Just one point behind, London Heathrow Airport is the next-most luxurious airport, with luxury bar options and relaxing amenities. Hamad International Airport and Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport follow, and one Australian airport rounds out the top five: Sydney International Airport, with a luxury score of 61/100 (tied with Singapore Changi Airport).
“Reaching the airport can be a thrilling time, signalling that you’re about to embark on an exciting adventure,” Letitia Smith, head of communications at AllClear, said.
“Using the data points from our comprehensive index, we’ve identified airports around the world which offer the most comfortable, luxurious experience for travellers jetting off on international journeys. A distinction which can transform your travel experience, ensuring you start your holiday feeling fresh, rather than wanting to rest as soon as you reach your hotel.”
The top 15 most luxurious airports
| Rank | Airport | Country | Total luxury score/100 | |
| 1 | Dubai International Airport | United Arab Emirates | 83 | |
| 2 | London Heathrow Airport | United Kingdom | 82 | |
| 3 | Hamad International Airport | Qatar | 73 | |
| 4 | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | France | 66 | |
| =5 | Sydney International Airport | Australia | 61 | |
| =5 | Singapore Changi Airport | Singapore | 61 | |
| 7 | Suvarnabhumi International Airport | Thailand | 55 | |
| =8 | Hong Kong International Airport | Chine | 52 | |
| =8 | Frankfurt Airport | Germany | 52 | |
| 10 | Narita International Airport | Japan | 49 | |
| 11 | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport | USA | 48 | |
| =12 | Incheon International Airport | South Korea | 45 | |
| =12 | Munich Airport | Germany | 45 | |
| 14 | Zurich Airport | Switzerland | 44 | |
| 15 | Tokyo Haneda International Airport | Japan | 42 |
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