Airport reviews
★★★★
Queenstown
This is how every regional airport should be
The sleek, low-rise terminal sits in humble deference to The Remarkables mountain range that towers above it.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★
Hamburg
This 112-year-old airport hub is an uninspiring monolith
One of the world’s oldest airports, Hamburg hasn’t been updated to reflect the city’s trendy, upscale vibe.
- by Michael Fowler
★★★★
New York
One of America’s most dreaded airports has been transformed
After a $600 million upgrade, departing from JFK’s Terminal 8 in New York is a significantly more enjoyable experience than previously.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★½
Fiji
Pacific paradise makes for a seamless stop on the way to North America
Fiji’s largest airport underwent a complete renovation unveiled in 2018, including major airside extensions and a vast new departures hall.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
★★★★
Bogota
Burgers and free vaccines: Inside South America’s busiest airport
Renovated about a decade ago, the Colombian capital’s only terminal is disarmingly tranquil.
- by Michael Fowler
★★★★
Hong Kong
$27 billion upgrade makes airport enormous, modern and mostly empty
From retail shops to a Michelin-starred offshoot, Hong Kong International Airport has everything a traveller might need. Just remember to wear comfy shoes.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
New York
Worst airport finally transformed into something New York deserves
US President Joe Biden once referred to LaGuardia Airport as “third world”, but a multibillion-dollar investment has turned things around.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
Broome
Aussie airport does not live up to its grandiose international name
You won’t want to arrive early at Broome International but, given the size of the airport, you won’t need to.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★½
Japan
Not shopping, not eating: Tokyo’s biggest airport has just one purpose
Narita Airport has no impressive architecture, no flair, no panache ... but who cares?
- by Brian Johnston
Airport report: Denpasar International, Bali, Indonesia
It's downhill all the way after clearing security, with limited options for food and beverage.
- by Julie Miller