These Are The 7 Best Airports To Fly From In 2020

As we barrel into the second month of the year, travellers around the world are beginning to make plans for a full new year of adventure. Whether you’re travelling across the world or plan on sticking close to home, it helps to know where the best airports in 2020 are.

4.72 billion passengers are set to travel the skies this year alone. And, with that many people up in the air and navigating their way through some of the world’s best airports, there’s a lot that goes into ranking the absolute best of the best. AirHelp’s rankings reveal a lot of interesting facts about flying in the new decade. They compiled data from travel in 2019 to understand which airports are the most high-performing.

From smaller airports offering superb service to some of the largest and most well-known airports continuing to provide travellers with a world-class experience, here are seven of the best airports in 2020 to fly from.

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1. Hamad International Airport – Doha, Qatar

The Hamad International Airport in Doha is one of the best airports in 2020. And, that’s great, considering that it’s one of the largest hubs for international connections in the region. It was once ranked as the world’s most luxurious airports, offering guests the chance to indulge in high-end shopping, subversive art, and one of the world’s fastest passport checks.

Best Airports in 2020
Image: Hamad Internationa Airport

2. Tokyo International Airport – Tokyo, Japan

The Tokyo International Airport is one of the best airports in 2020 pretty much across the board. According to AirHelp, the airport scored and 8.4 in all categories: on-time performance, service quality, and the food and shops. It’s also much closer to downtown Tokyo than Narita Airport, which is about 50 miles outside of the city.

Best Airports in Asia 2020
Image: Japan Guide

3. Athens International Airport – Athens, Greece

The airport in Athens was ranked No. 3 worldwide for superior service. So, if you’re a first-time traveller to Europe this year, it’s a great place to stop for a layover or even as your final destination. Staff will take good care of you if you have any questions. And, the metro connecting the airport to the city centre is pretty easy to navigate.

Image: Venizelos International Airport

4. Alfonso Pena International Airport – Curitiba, Brazil

As the only South American airport to break into the top seven (number ten was another airport in Brazil, actually), this unheard-of airport is doing a lot of really great things in the world of travel. It scored nearly just as high as the Tokyo airport in all categories. Also, it has 14 jetway sand is capable of handling 15 million passengers annually.

Best Airports in South America 2020
Image: EHC Global

5. GdaÅ„sk Lech WaÅ‚Ä™sa Airport – Gdansk, Poland

Forget about flying into Warsaw or Kraków and opt to travel to Gdansk instead. It’s home to one of the best airports to fly from in 2020. Flights are almost always on-time and travellers reported a high level of service from airport staff. As the sixth-largest city in Poland, you might find travelling here to be a unique destination far away from large tourists crowds, too. In short, it’s a great option for European getaways.

Image: Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport

6. Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport – Moscow, Russia

In terms of on-time performance, the Moscow International Airport ranked No. 2 worldwide, only behind the Brussels South Charleroi Airport. While you’ve got three choices when it comes to international airports in Moscow, the Sheremetyevo one is clearly the winner. And, it’s just northwest of the city centre, with frequent express trains running into the city.

Image: Shaleen Shukla

7. Singapore Changi Airport – Singapore

The Singapore Changi Airport actually scored the highest in terms of service quality, followed shortly by the international airport in Delhi. It dropped pretty low in the rankings for on-time performance. But, when you’ve got a layover at one of the most beautiful and most intriguing airports in the world, you likely won’t mind waiting a bit longer to board your flight.

Image: Singapore Changi Airport
Elizabeth Thorn

Elizabeth has lived and worked in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, all of which have contributed to her passion for travel writing. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring little hideouts in Colombia or watching photography tutorials on YouTube.

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