RankingAirport/CodeStandout features1.Istanbul Airport (IST)App for precision planning, loyalty program2.Singapore Changi (SIN)Indoor forest and a rooftop pool and hot tub3.Seoul Incheon Intl (ICN)Indoor skating and rail to city4.Zurich Airport (ZRH)Exterior observation deck; chocolate5.Tokyos Haneda (HND)Smaller, alternative to Narita Intl6.Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)<td
class=x_ContentPasted0 10px; reasonably priced business lounge7.Dohas Hamad Intl (DOH)Squash courts and a swimming pool8.Dubai Intl (DXB)Home base for carrier Emirates9.Hong Kong Intl (HKG)Express rail to the city center in 24 minutes10.Helsinki Airport (HEL)Marimekko shop and blueberry shakes
I was in the new Istanbul airport shortly after they opened. Very few services were available, and the walk to my gate was long and boring. I expect this trip in November to be different. I hear the Turkish Airlines lounge is one of the best! Of course, Singapore has always been rated at the top. My personal favorite is Haneda in Tokyo. Why? They have an Edo period village which serves as a food court. It is beyond charming, with absolutely delicious food. The remaining airports,
Hong Kong is also excellent with good food. I would call Zurich and Helsinki airports rather small but very interesting. Regarding Seoul, I forgot my ice skates, even though I was headed to frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia.
RankingAirport/CodeStandout features1.Savannah Hilton Head layout and destination2.Hartford Bradley Intl (BDL)NYC and Boston alternative3.Indianapolis Intl (IND)First U.S. LEED certification for smart energy4.Rhode Island T.F. Green Intl (PVD)Soon to be hub for Jet Blues Breeze5.Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI)Putting green and spa6.Tampa Intl Airport ‘people mover system7.Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP)Range of dining, including famous ‘Juicy Lucy burger8.Long Beach Airport concourse with fire pits and wine bar9.Portland (Ore.) Intl (PDX)Bike paths and light rail into downtown10.Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE)Smart airport bookstore with new & used titles
Of the domestic airports listed, I like Portland for its eclectic variety and Pendleton shop. Minneapolis is a fairly nice airport with a great metro system (same for Portland). Milwaukee is great if you like cheese or are headed up to Green Bay for a Packers game. Tampa is probably the most improved in this group. Long Beach is old, and small, but very convenient. I am sure you have your favorites. Mine are global, Singapore and Haneda, and domestic, Seattle, and Chicago.
