Schiphol best airport in Western Europe

By Moa Thorssell

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was ranked sixth at the World Airport Awards 2011 and named "Best Airport in Western Europe."

The awards are based on a survey by the world's largest airline and airport review site, Skytrax for 2010 / 2011 and included more than 11 million questionnaires, 100 airline passenger nationalities and 240 airports.

The title "Best Airport Europe" was given to Munich Airport, ranking fourth in the world. Hong Kong International Airport was voted "World's Best Airport" and Copenhagen Airport ranked last on the top ten list.

Skytrax's World Airport Awards have been held annually since 1999.

World Airport Awards 2011
› Hong Kong International Airport
› Singapore Changi Airport
› Incheon International Airport
 Munich Airport
 Beijing Capital International Airport
 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
 Zurich Airport
 Auckland International Airport
 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
 Copenhagen Airport

Previous winning airports
 Hong Kong International Airport (2011)
 Singapore Changi Airport (2010)
 Seoul Incheon Airport (2009)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2008)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2007)
 Singapore Changi Airport (2006)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2005)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2004)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2003)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2002)
 Hong Kong International Airport (2001)
 Singapore Changi Airport (2000)
 

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Moa Thorssell
Journalist with experience within news paper, magazine, tv, web and radio. Biggest interests: travelling, culture and poltics. Been living and working in London, Paris and now located in Amsterdam.Read more

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