According to the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026, the following airports handling up to 30 million passengers annually have set the global benchmark for cleanliness.
Fukuoka Airport
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was officially named the World’s Most Improved Airport by Skytrax, reflecting the dramatic progress achieved under Saudi Arabia’s aviation expansion strategy.
The 2026 rankings once again show strong performances from Asia, Europe, and North America. Japan has an especially powerful presence, while the United States places three airports in the global top ten.
The 2026 rankings show Japan continuing its airport dominance, India strengthening its position with multiple entries, and Southeast Asia producing rising stars.
In 2025, Skytrax introduced its inaugural “World’s Best Airport Washrooms” award, proving that even the most private moments of our journeys deserve 5-star treatment.
Let’s explore 10 of Japan’s most beautiful airports (in no particular order) that welcome millions of travellers each year!