Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has once again claimed the prestigious title of World’s Cleanest Airport, marking an extraordinary decade of excellence in hygiene and passenger care, according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, while securing a coveted 5-star airport rating that places it among the world’s elite aviation hubs.
A decade of cleaning excellence
In the World’s Cleanest Airports category, Haneda was voted #1 for the 12th time and 10th year in a row, praised for its excellent standards of cleanliness and comfort. This remarkable achievement underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene at one of the world’s busiest airports.
For the tenth consecutive year, Haneda has been named the world’s cleanest airport, a testament to Tokyo’s unwavering commitment to hygiene, safety and passenger comfort.
Record passenger volume with impeccable standards
What makes Haneda’s achievement even more impressive is the scale of operations he maintains while maintaining pristine conditions. Japanese attention to detail shines through every corner of this bustling hub, which handles more than 85 million passengers annually without sacrificing its immaculate standards.
Haneda was ranked as the cleanest airport in the world and the best airport by number of passengers in 2025, in which category it surpassed all other airports serving more than 70 million passengers – the busiest level globally.
Winner in multiple categories
Haneda’s excellence extends far beyond cleanliness. Haneda Airport’s passenger terminals were awarded 1st place for the 10th consecutive year in the World’s Cleanest Airports category of the World Airport Awards 2025 organized by the British company SKYTRAX, as well as 1st place for the 13th consecutive year in the World’s Best Domestic Airports category and 1st place for the 7th consecutive year PRM Facilities.
It also claimed the title of World’s Best Airport for Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and Accessibility Facilities for the seventh consecutive year, cementing its reputation as a truly inclusive and user-friendly travel hub.
5 Star Elite Recognition
In addition to its awards, Haneda has achieved the highest possible rating from Skytrax. The 5 Star Airport Rating is SKYTRAX’s highest quality award for an airport and recognizes very high standards of product and staff service in the various rating categories in the airport environment.
Tokyo Haneda Airport continues to be a global leader in service quality and consistency, with high standards of airport product and service innovation, and continues to set many global standards of best practice for the global airport industry.
Establishing global standards
Tokyo Haneda Airport ranks highly for its user-friendly terminal facilities and sets global best practices for the cleanliness and ambience of passenger terminal areas. The airport’s approach to cleanliness has become a benchmark for the industry around the world.
Overall airport excellence
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Haneda’s achievements in cleanliness are part of wider excellence in all operations. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) was third overall in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, up one place from the previous year.
Haneda was also ranked 2nd in Asia’s Best Airports, which ranks Asian airports by overall quality, and 3rd in World’s Best Airports, SKYTRAX’s comprehensive global ranking.
The science behind stain-free
The evaluation criteria for the cleanest airports in the world are comprehensive. Key factors include spotless floors, tidy restrooms, clean seating and security areas, and even sanitized fingerprints and access points. It also considers the cleanliness of food outlets and the management of waste and recycling.
Asian Airport Dominance
Haneda’s success reflects wider regional excellence in airport cleanliness standards. The SkyTrax World Airport Awards are in now and nine of the top ten cleanest airports in the world are right here in Asia.
This regional leader in cleanliness standards demonstrates how airports in East Asia have set new global benchmarks for hygiene and passenger care.
Innovation in cleaning
The airport has introduced innovative AI-assisted waste sorting stations, helping international travelers properly separate recyclables and reducing contamination of waste streams, showing how technology can improve traditional cleaning protocols.
Recognition methodology
The awards are widely regarded as the leading source for airport rankings, evaluating over 500 airports based on passenger satisfaction. Skytrax’s global survey of customers at 565 airports around the world provides the basis for these prestigious rankings.
Excellence in facilities and services
Customer service standards remain a focal point for Haneda Airport, with well-placed and efficient customer service information desks available in multiple locations across the three terminals.
The airport’s commitment to excellence also extends to its accommodations, with a direct connection to Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Hotel Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport and Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport offer a total of 1,717 rooms.
A model for industry
It is an airport that has embraced digital signage in a contemporary manner that meets the highest standards, and with front-line staff that provide very high and consistent service, Haneda Airport manages to exemplify 5-star quality standards.
I can’t wait
As air travel continues to grow globally and hygiene concerns remain paramount for passengers around the world, Tokyo Haneda Airport’s consistent cleanliness excellence provides a roadmap for airports seeking to achieve similar standards. The airport’s ability to maintain impeccable conditions while handling over 85 million passengers annually demonstrates that operational scale and hygiene excellence are not mutually exclusive.
For travelers planning trips to Japan, Haneda Airport offers not just a gateway to Tokyo, but an experience that begins the moment they step into what many consider the cleanest airport in the world. With its tenth consecutive year as the world’s cleanest airport and recently awarded a 5-star rating, Haneda continues to set the global standard for what modern airport excellence should look like.
The airport’s success story serves as an inspiration for aviation hubs around the world, proving that with dedication, attention to detail and a commitment to passenger well-being, it is possible to create functional and exceptionally clean spaces, even on a massive scale.