Introduced in 2025, the award recognizes the importance of airport facilities and honors those delivering the highest standards, based on assessments, reviews, and passenger feedback compiled by the Skytrax audit office.
It has evaluated washroom facilities across 270 airports worldwide.
Changi, which held the top spot last year, was pushed to the second position, followed by Japan’s Tokyo Haneda and South Korea’s Incheon.
Changi Airport upholds high hygiene standards with regular cleaning and disinfection, along with the use of advanced cleaning technologies like autonomous cleaning robots.
The public restrooms at Hong Kong International Airport stand out for their user-centric design and thoughtful functionality, Time Out wrote.
The facilities are notably spacious, with larger cubicles and waiting areas that accommodate travelers carrying luggage. Wash basins are designed as integrated, all-in-one units, allowing passengers to rinse, soap, and dry their hands in a single spot, eliminating the need to move between stations and reducing water spillage.
The sole international airport in Hong Kong spans 1,900 hectares and has been operational since 1998. The airport currently connects to 220 destinations through 120 airlines.
It handled 61 million passengers in 2025, a 15% year-on-year increase, after having recently upgraded its services and infrastructure.
