Doha’s Hamad International Airport just proved it’s not your average stopover. It ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the Middle East, according to AirHelp’s 2024 airport ranking. Why the hype? AirHelp Score: 8.52 / 10 with top rank in the region. It’s the best among mega-airports (handling over 250,000 flights yearly) Qatar’s all in when it comes to airport excellence. From smooth operations to luxe lounges, Hamad International turns travel into a five-star experience.
Doha’s Hamad Airport Ranks 2nd Best In The World; Other Middle East Airports That Made It!
It’s not just Doha winning trophies. Several other Middle Eastern airports also made it into the global top 20, proving the region’s flying game is strong.
Top-Performing Airports in the Region
- Riyadh – King Khaled International Airport
- Global Rank: 3
- Score: 8.47
- Jumped 30 places from last year!
- Muscat International Airport
- Global Rank: 5
- Score: 8.47
- Calm, clean, and now globally acclaimed
- Dammam – King Fahd International Airport
- Global Rank: 10
- Score: 8.26
- Jeddah – King Abdulaziz International Airport
- Global Rank: 11
- Score: 8.22
- Medina – Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
- Global Rank: 12
- Score: 8.21
- Highest customer opinion score worldwide: 9.2
- Dubai International Airport
- Global Rank: 18
- Score: 8.14
- Food and retail score: 9.1 – the highest in the world
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Global Rank: 19
- Score: 8.11
What’s Behind These Sky-High Scores?
The AirHelp Score, launched in 2015, ranks airports globally based on:
- On-time performance
- Service quality
- Food and shopping experience
This year, they separated airport and airline rankings to provide travellers with sharper insights, especially ahead of the peak summer travel season. They’re giving travellers the ultimate heads-up on where their journey is likely to be a dream. From Doha’s polished terminals to Medina’s glowing reviews, the Middle East is dominating the global airport scene. The Middle East’s airports are exceeding the global standards.
Top 10 Airports In The World
- Cape Town Airport, South Africa
- Doha Hamad Airport, Qatar
- Riyadh King Khaled Airport, Saudi Arabia
- Brasilia Airport, Brazil
- Muscat Airport, Oman
- Panama City Tocumen Airport, Panama
- Durban King Shaka Airport, South Africa
- Salt Lake City Airport, USA
- Bergen Flesland Airport, Norway
- Dammam King Fahd Airport, Saudi Arabia
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