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 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, while also securing a coveted 5-Star Airport Rating that places it among the world’s elite aviation hubs.

A Decade of Cleanliness Excellence

In the World’s Cleanest Airports category, Haneda was voted 1st for the 12th time and the 10th consecutive year, praised for its excellent standards of cleanliness and comfort. This remarkable achievement underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in one of the world’s busiest airports.

For the tenth consecutive year, Haneda was named the World’s Cleanest Airport, a testament to Tokyo’s unwavering commitment to hygiene, safety and passenger comfort.

Record-Breaking Passenger Volume With Spotless Standards

What makes Haneda’s achievement even more impressive is the sheer scale of operations it maintains while preserving immaculate conditions. Japanese attention to detail shines through in every corner of this bustling hub, which handles over 85 million passengers annually without sacrificing its immaculate standards.

Haneda was ranked as the world’s cleanest airport and the best airport by passenger numbers in 2025, a category in which it beat out all other airports serving over 70 million passengers – the busiest tier globally.

Multiple Category Winner

Haneda’s excellence extends far beyond cleanliness. Haneda Airport passenger terminals have received 1st place for the 10th consecutive year in the World’s Cleanest Airports category of the 2025 World Airport Awards conducted by the UK 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 in the PRM/Accessible Facilities category.

It also claimed the title of World’s Best Airport for Passengers with Restricted Mobility (PRM) and Accessibility Facilities for the seventh straight year, reinforcing its reputation as a genuinely inclusive and user-friendly travel hub.

Elite 5-Star Recognition

Adding to its accolades, Haneda has achieved the highest possible rating from Skytrax. The 5-Star Airport rating is the highest mark of quality distinction awarded by SKYTRAX for an airport, and recognises very high standards of Product and Staff service across the different assessment categories in the Airport environment.

Tokyo Haneda Airport continues to be a global leader in terms of service quality and consistency, with high standards of product and service innovation in the airport, and continues to set many global Best Practice levels for the world airport industry.

Setting Global Standards

Tokyo Haneda Airport ranks highly for it’s user-friendly terminal facilities, and sets a global Best Practice for the cleanliness and ambience of passenger terminal areas. The airport’s approach to cleanliness has become a benchmark for the industry worldwide.

Overall Airport Excellence

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Haneda’s cleanliness achievements are part of broader excellence across all operations. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) was third in the overall ranking of the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, rising one place from the previous year.

Haneda was also awarded 2nd place in the Best Airports in Asia category, which ranks airports in Asia based on overall quality, and 3rd place in the World’s Best Airports category, the comprehensive global ranking by SKYTRAX.

The Science Behind the Spotlessness

The evaluation criteria for the World’s Cleanest Airports are comprehensive. Key factors include spotless floors, tidy washrooms, clean seating areas and security zones, and even sanitised fingerprint 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 broader regional excellence in airport cleanliness standards. SkyTrax’s World Airport Awards’ rankings are in, and nine out of the top ten cleanest airports in the world are right here in Asia.

This regional leadership in cleanliness standards demonstrates how East Asian airports have set new global benchmarks for hygiene and passenger care.

Innovation in Cleanliness

The airport has introduced innovative waste sorting stations with AI assistance, helping international travellers properly separate recyclables and reducing contamination of waste streams, showcasing how technology can enhance traditional cleaning protocols.

Recognition Methodology

The awards are widely regarded as the top source for airport rankings, judging over 500 airports based on passenger satisfaction. Skytrax’s global survey of customers at 565 airports around the world provides the foundation for these prestigious rankings.

Facilities and Service Excellence

Customer service standards remain a key high point for Haneda Airport, with well located and efficient Customer Service Information counters available in multiple locations across the three terminals.

The airport’s commitment to excellence extends to its accommodations, with directly connected to Terminal 3 at Tokyo Haneda Airport, the Villa Fontaine Premier Haneda Airport Hotel and Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport Hotel offers a total of 1,717 rooms.

A Model for the Industry

It is an airport that has embraced digital signage in a contemporary manner which meets the highest standards, and with front-line staff that delivers very high and consistent service, Haneda Airport succeeds in exemplifying 5-Star quality standards.

Looking Forward

As air travel continues to grow globally and hygiene concerns remain paramount for passengers worldwide, Tokyo Haneda Airport’s consistent excellence in cleanliness provides a roadmap for airports seeking to achieve similar standards. The airport’s ability to maintain spotless conditions while handling over 85 million passengers annually demonstrates that operational scale and hygiene excellence are not mutually exclusive.

More in World

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 newly awarded 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 inspiration for aviation hubs worldwide, proving that with dedication, attention to detail, and a commitment to passenger welfare, it’s possible to create spaces that are both functional and exceptionally clean, even at massive scale.