Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport has moved up in the 2026 World Airport Awards. The airport is now ranked 24th in the World's Top 100 Airports list. The results were announced by Skytrax in London. The new ranking is an important improvement for Taoyuan Airport. Three years ago, the airport was in 82nd place. It has now moved up almost 60 places and entered the world's top 25 airports.
24th in the World
Taoyuan Airport reached 24th place in the World's Top 100 Airports 2026 ranking.
Up from 82nd
The airport moved from 82nd place to 24th place in only three years.
Best Baggage Delivery
Taoyuan Airport won the World's Best Baggage Delivery award for the second year in a row.
Taoyuan Airport Moves Up the Global Ranking
Taoyuan Airport received good results in many categories at the 2026 World Airport Awards. One of its biggest achievements was its 24th place in the World's Top 100 Airports ranking. The airport was ranked 82nd three years ago.
Almost 60 Places Higher
Taoyuan Airport has climbed almost 60 places in three years, moving from 82nd to 24th in the global airport ranking.
Taoyuan Airport was also named the third Most Improved Airport in the world. It took third place among airports serving between 20 and 30 million passengers.
Strong Results in Many Categories
The airport also entered the top 10 in several other categories. Its results covered cleanliness, staff, immigration services, washrooms, shopping and family services.
6th for Cleanliness
Taoyuan Airport ranked sixth among the world's cleanest airports.
6th for Staff
The airport also ranked sixth for airport staff service.
7th for Immigration
Taoyuan Airport reached seventh place for immigration services.
8th for Washrooms
The airport ranked eighth for airport washrooms in the 2026 awards.
9th in Asia
Taoyuan Airport was ranked ninth among the best airports in Asia.
10th for Families
The airport reached 10th place for family-friendly airport services.
10th for Shopping
Taoyuan Airport also ranked 10th for airport shopping.
World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery
Baggage delivery was one of Taoyuan Airport's strongest areas in the 2026 awards. The airport won the World's Best Baggage Delivery award for the second year in a row.
Second Consecutive Win
The baggage delivery award focuses on the experience passengers have when collecting their bags after a flight.
Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted said baggage delivery is an important final part of the passenger journey. He also said Taoyuan Airport's rise in the global ranking shows strong passenger approval of its services.
Airport Services Continue to Improve
Taoyuan Airport says its improvement is connected to the work of around 35,000 employees in its service network.
35,000 Employees
Around 35,000 employees are part of the airport's wider service network.
International Standards
The airport has worked with international consultants to improve services and passenger flows.
Airport Chairman Yang Wei-fu accepted the awards in London. He said the airport has focused on better management and international standards to improve passenger services. Taoyuan Airport has also made changes to service procedures and passenger flows. These improvements aim to make travel easier and more comfortable for passengers.
Skytrax Awards Cover More Than 565 Airports
The World Airport Awards are based on a large international passenger satisfaction survey. The awards compare airport services and facilities around the world.
More Than 565 Airports
More than 565 airports were included in the 2026 World Airport Awards and evaluated across different areas of passenger service.
Taoyuan Airport's move from 82nd to 24th place in three years shows a major improvement in its global position. Its second consecutive baggage delivery award also highlights the airport's progress in passenger services.
