Top Airports for Gastronomic Delights
Food & Wine’s 2024 compilation of the world’s top airports for dining and drinking tantalized our taste buds, recognizing the captive audience of travelers navigating between airport security and departure gates.
Changi Airport
Singapore’s celebrated mega airport clinched the title of the world’s top airport for food and beverage offerings, as recognized by Food & Wine in their 2024 Global Tastemakers review of culinary adventures.
It comes as no shock that Singapore’s acclaimed Changi Airport has secured the top spot. In addition to showcasing the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, it offers over 200 food establishments to select from, along with a vibrant hawker street market, automated bartenders, and a branch of Raffles where patrons can indulge in the iconic Singapore Sling cocktail.
Tokyo-Narita International Airport
Ranked second is Tokyo-Narita International Airport, where visitors can immerse themselves in Japan’s rich culinary heritage.
Dubai International Airport
Securing the third spot is Dubai International Airport, known for its opulent atmosphere. Here, travelers can indulge in delights like a specialty pastry shop featuring exquisite eclairs, along with familiar international restaurant chains that evoke a sense of home.
Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport boasts London’s Pride by Fullers, one of the ten restaurants situated at Terminal 2 of this UK hub. However, Terminal 5 is where culinary enthusiasts hit the jackpot with gourmet dining options like the Fortnum & Mason bar and Gordon Ramsay Plane Food.
Istanbul Airport
Turkey’s Istanbul Airport, situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, showcases its diverse culinary offerings, according to Food & Wine.
