Munich Airport
Top ten 2008
Media (like Norwegian aftenposten or, Swedish dagens industri) all over the world have commented on the fact that “skytrax” once again have voted the top 10 best airports in the world.
This year the list was as follows:
1. Hong Kong 2. Singapore Changi 3. Seoul Incheon
4. Kuala Lumpur KLIA 5. Munich 6. Kansai
7. Copenhagen 8. Zürich 9. Helsingfors 10. Cape Town
I have been to 8 of the 10 and cannot understand how an airport like Cape town international even made the top 30. Its quite small, and certainly far from the standards of others on the list. Bad internet connection, a small amount of eating and shopping options, not great check in and info structures. I first thought it was a spelling mistake with the newer and far better Johannesburg airport in South Africa, which I now realize it is not. How Cape town is going to handle the Fifa 2010 world cup is a mystery to me.
Seoul Incheon
Hong kong not the best
Hong Kong is close to being a worthy winner. I have traveled through the airport several times, but what would takes it off the top in my books, is the fact that its too big and impersonal. Its super modern and people are super friendly but everything nearly turns static because of the perfectness. That is also where the Kuala lumpur and the Singapore airports miss their mark.
Airports like Munich or Copenhagen are more in my taste, traveling through them both last month was an enjoyable experience, the staff were friendly and both airports have great atmosphere (esp Copenhagen). I would even like to put Schiphol in Amsterdam on the top 10, and a couple American airports.
The best one is…
So what is my favorite? Well it is actually Oslo, Gardemoen, Norway. I know I am a bit bias, being Norwegian, but it is a magnificent building with a complimentary great atmosphere. Maybe because its close to home?
What is your favorite ?
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