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These days, airports are much more than just places to catch flights; they are vibrant hubs full of activities and attractions. Take Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, for example. It features Jaya He, The Art Beat of New India, an art museum that spans the terminal. Airports aren’t merely the starting point of your journey; they also offer a chance to explore a bit of the world before you take off. Recently, Forbes Travel Guide released its list of the world's best international airports for 2025, with an Asian airport emerging as the top choice. This Asian airport has been crowned the world's best international airport in 2025 Changi Airport in Singapore has been named the world's best airport by Forbes Travel Guide for a second consecutive year. Its biggest attraction is Jewel Changi, a stunning glass complex filled with shops, restaurants, and the world's tallest indoor waterfall, the Rain Vortex, surrounded by a lush indoor forest. The airport is also home to beautiful themed gardens, including a butterfly garden, a cactus garden, and a sunflower garden. You can also watch a movie at a cinema hall inside the airport, or enjoy a hearty meal at one of the many restaurants and cafes there. Changi Airport is also a great place to shop, offering a variety of duty-free stores and luxury brands to explore. Immigration and check-in are quick, terminals are spotless, and facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, cinema halls, nap zones, and spas. The Best International Airport award was one of 18 awards given by Forbes across different travel categories. The 2025 awards covered everything from the best airlines to top airport dining and lounges. Changi Airport also won the award for Best Airport Dining, thanks to its 200-plus restaurants and cafés spread across the airport and the nearby Jewel Changi mall. "For iconic Singaporean dishes, enjoy Jumbo Seafood's chili crab or Ya Kun's kaya toast (a sandwich with a coconut-like spread). Or try one of the new restaurants that opened in 2025, including Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles, a Tokyo ramen favorite, or Gwangjang Gaon, a Seoul export with mouthwatering short ribs," wrote Forbes. Meanwhile, for the second year in a row, Emirates and Delta Air Lines took home the Best International Airline and Best US Airline awards, respectively. Meanwhile, New York's LaGuardia Airport was named the best in the U.S.
