With a readership that flies all over the world, Condé Nast Traveler surveyed its readers (who cast a whopping 757,109 votes!) about their favorite airports across the globe. The results of the magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards mention 10 notable airports, and we note happily that there’s a North American one on the list.
That’s Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, British Columbia, which made it to #10 on the list. With an aquarium to charm visitors at the international terminal, bald eagles you might see out the windows (the airport encourages them and other raptors to keep the airfield safe by deterring larger birds) and even a fleet of miniature ponies and dogs to calm nervous passengers, this airport incorporates the natural world in a wonderful way.
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At this airport, you can savor the Flavours of Fall promotion with limited-edition treats and bespoke cocktails, with each purchase sending a dollar to A Better Life Foundation. Or walk over to admire the 11-foot golden Arbutus tree and even fill out a gratitude card to express what makes you grateful (and read others’ cards). You can get a free postcard to fill out and send, and if kids are with you, there’s a scavenger hunt to pass time.
Condé Nast readers also complimented the airport for its accessibility for those traveling with a disability or mobility issues. It’s got wonderful dining options and brings passengers closer to the ski slopes of British Columbia. Finally, helpful to American flyers, the airport increased its service to Nashville, Tampa and Raleigh this summer.
Here are the top 10 best airports in the world, per Condé Nast Traveler:
1. Istanbul Airport (IST)
2. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
3. Hamad International Airport (DOH)
4. Dubai International Airport (DXB)
5. Zurich Airport (ZRH)
6. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
7. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
8. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
9. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
10. Vancouver International Airport (YVR)