• 2nd: Seoul Incheon International Airport. A Korean cultural street and an indoor ice rink keep passengers entertained. Jo Yong-Hak / Reuters
    2nd: Seoul Incheon International Airport. A Korean cultural street and an indoor ice rink keep passengers entertained. Jo Yong-Hak / Reuters
  • 3rd: Helsinki International Airport. Features that impressed included a book exchange, electronic passport kiosks, free yoga classes and a selfie wall. Markku Ulander/ Lehtikuva / Reuters
    3rd: Helsinki International Airport. Features that impressed included a book exchange, electronic passport kiosks, free yoga classes and a selfie wall. Markku Ulander/ Lehtikuva / Reuters
  • 4th: Munich International Airport. Passengers can take in tours of the airport brewery and play mini golf, plus use sleep pods and this year a surf station complete with artificial beach. Peter Langer / Design Pics / Corbis
    4th: Munich International Airport. Passengers can take in tours of the airport brewery and play mini golf, plus use sleep pods and this year a surf station complete with artificial beach. Peter Langer / Design Pics / Corbis
  • 5th: Vancouver International Airport. This was the top-voted airport in North America with an aquarium and aboriginal cultural influences. George Rose / Getty Images
    5th: Vancouver International Airport. This was the top-voted airport in North America with an aquarium and aboriginal cultural influences. George Rose / Getty Images
  • 6th: Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airport has a chunk of Malaysian rainforest in the terminal and wooden walkways. Free Wi-Fi is also present. Ahmad Yusni / EPA
    6th: Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airport has a chunk of Malaysian rainforest in the terminal and wooden walkways. Free Wi-Fi is also present. Ahmad Yusni / EPA
  • 7th: Hong Kong International Airport. The airport, also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, has been commercially operational since 1998, replacing the former Kai Tak Airport. The airport is home to the country's largest Imax theatre. Dale De La Rey / AFP
    7th: Hong Kong International Airport. The airport, also known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, has been commercially operational since 1998, replacing the former Kai Tak Airport. The airport is home to the country's largest Imax theatre. Dale De La Rey / AFP
  • 8th: Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The airport is just a 20-minute monorail or cab ride from downtown. It was praised for its cleanliness and efficiency. Shizuo Kambayashi / AP Photo
    8th: Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The airport is just a 20-minute monorail or cab ride from downtown. It was praised for its cleanliness and efficiency. Shizuo Kambayashi / AP Photo
  • 9th: Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport. Serge Mouraret / Demotix / Corbis
    9th: Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport. Serge Mouraret / Demotix / Corbis
  • 10th: Zurich International Airport. The armrest-free chairs were popular with voters, while sports equipment is available to rent. Christian Hartmann / Reuters
    10th: Zurich International Airport. The armrest-free chairs were popular with voters, while sports equipment is available to rent. Christian Hartmann / Reuters
  • Dubai International Airport was voted number one in the Middle East. Photo courtesy DubaiSat2 EIAST satellite.
    Dubai International Airport was voted number one in the Middle East. Photo courtesy DubaiSat2 EIAST satellite.
  • Abu Dhabi International Airport was voted third best in the Middle East. Doha Hamad International Airport in Qatar was second. Abu Dhabi was praised for its architecture and sleep pods. Delores Johnson / The National
    Abu Dhabi International Airport was voted third best in the Middle East. Doha Hamad International Airport in Qatar was second. Abu Dhabi was praised for its architecture and sleep pods. Delores Johnson / The National

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The world’s top 10 best airports 2014 - in pictures

Liz Claus

November 10, 2014

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Take a look at the best airports in the world according to a study by sleepinginairports.net. The airports were rated on comfort, conveniences, cleanliness and customer services.

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