Travelers didn’t see this one coming — world’s best airport revealed!

Joanna Garingarao
7 hours ago
2 min read

In a surprising yet well-deserved win, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) has soared to the top of the global rankings in AirHelp’s 2025 AirHelp Score, earning the title of the world’s best airport. Evaluated across more than 200 airports worldwide, CPT clinched the No. 1 spot with an impressive score of 8.57 out of 10.

What Makes CPT Stand Out?

AirHelp’s rankings are based on three key metrics:

On-time performance (60% of the score)
Service quality (20%)
Food and shopping ameni
ties (20%)

Cape Town excelled across the board:

On-time performance: 8.6
Customer experience: 8.7

These scores reflect CPT’s commitment to operational excellence and passenger satisfaction.

More Than Just an Airport

What truly elevates CPT is what awaits travelers beyond the terminal. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the majestic Table Mountain, offering breathtaking views whether by cable car or scenic hiking trails like Lion’s Head and Platteklip Gorge.

Cape Town’s rich cultural tapestry includes:

The vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood with its colorful homes and Cape Malay heritage
Robben Island, a poignant historical site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
The bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, packed with dining, shopping, and entertainment—all framed by stunning mountain vistas
Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes

Other Top Airports in 2025

Trailing closely behind CPT are:

Hamad International Airport (DOH) – Doha, Qatar – Score: 8.52
King Khalid Airport (KKIA) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Score: 8.47

Rounding out the top 10:

Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Airport (BSB), Brazil
Muscat International Airport (MCT), Oman
Tocumen International Airport (PTY), Panama
King Shaka International Airport (DUR), South Africa
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), USA – Top U.S. airport with a score of 8.29
Bergen Airport (BGO), Norway
King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Saudi Arabia