SKYTRAX's 10 Most Secure Airports in the World, Including Singapore's Changi

April 28, 2025 | 07:34 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - As one of the primary entry and exit points of a country, airports are strategic locations for crime prevention. To prevent unpleasant occurrences, every airport prioritizes robust security measures, one of which is by implementing the latest technology.

Several airports that have successfully offered the best services have been appreciated by Skytrax, one of the globally recognized air transport rating agencies. As reported on their official site, here is the list of the top 10 safest airports in the world for 2025.

SKYTRAX's Top 10 Safest Airports in the World in 2025 

1. Copenhagen Airport

Skytrax has crowned Denmark's pride Copenhagen Airport as the airport with the best security processing in the world for 2025. The airport is known for its dedication to the security screening process. This accolade is not unprecedented for Copenhagen. According to Wonderful Copenhagen, the airport, operational since 1925, also achieved a similar title in 2017.

In addition to the implementation of state-of-the-art security technology, Copenhagen Airport also has two express lanes. These lanes allow all express passengers to pass through the screening process in less than 5 minutes, as stated on their official site.

2. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

While it held the top position in 2024, Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, also known as Fiumicino, continues to provide exceptional security services.

As reported on the official Smiths Detection website, this airport in Rome is able to offer the best experience during security checks. This is made possible by the professionalism of ADR Security personnel and the deployment of leading-edge HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX CT screening technology. This makes the airport worthy of being named one of the safest airports in the world.

3. Chubu Centrair International Airport

Located in Nagoya, Japan, Chubu Centrair International Airport secures the third spot. Since its opening in 2005, the airport employs X-ray scanning for passenger belongings. Their official website further states that passengers must present their boarding passes and undergo checks via metal detectors or body scanners.

4. Tokyo International Airport

In addition to Centrair, Tokyo International Airport, also known as Haneda Airport, is another Japanese airport with the best security processing. According to their official site, the security screening process at Haneda requires passengers to place jackets, mobile phones, computers, metals, and bags into trays for X-ray screening.

5. Hamad International Airport Doha

Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, ranks among the safest globally due to its adoption of advanced algorithms recognized by ECAC EDS CB C2. Smiths Detection reports that this technology enhances both security and efficiency at screening points, with over 50 HI-SCAN 7555aTiX X-ray explosive detection systems in operation.

6. Bahrain International Airport

To ensure the security of passengers, Bahrain International Airport employs a range of technologies, including biometric and video analytics systems. Security Middle East further explains that passengers undergo security checks using facial recognition technology, accessible online or at airport check-in counters.

7. Singapore Changi International Airport

Being the only reward recipient from Southeast Asia, Singapore Changi International Airport reaffirms its title as one of the best airports in the world in terms of security. Operating since 1981, Changi Airport currently leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to provide a faster and more accurate screening experience.

8. Zurich Airport

Switzerland's Zurich Airport is recognized by Skytrax as another of the safest airports worldwide. Travel News reports that the airport plans to implement numerous computer tomography (CT) scanners, which will streamline screening and allow liquids and laptops to remain inside bags.

9. Narita International Airport

Japan's Narita International Airport has enhanced its security infrastructure by deploying advanced technologies such as HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX CT scanners, according to Smiths Detection. Additionally, the airport also features efficient fast lanes that effectively reduce passenger wait times.

10. LaGuardia Airport

New York's LaGuardia Airport in the United States makes the list due to its utilization of credential authentication technology (CAT). The Transportation Security Administration's official website indicates that approximately 18 CAT units are in operation at the airport. This technology enables the identification of fraudulent IDs and provides near real-time verification of passengers' flight status.

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