Skytrax has awarded the best airline airport lounges in the world for 2025, taking into consideration facilities and the luxurious experience for premium travellers.
Star Alliance is the top-performing brand with four features in the top 10, including the gold and silver rankings, whereas Oneworld and Skyteam are tied at three apiece.
The winner in this category is the Star Alliance lounge at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle International Airport, and is followed by the company’s front room at Los Angeles.
The criteria for the winners were ground service, transfer coordination, and lounge quality, as well as the number of airline partner travellers they were able to appeal to at the respective airports.
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Here is a look at the lounges that finished in the top 10.
Photo: Star Alliance1. Star Alliance Lounge, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The Star Alliance Lounge at Paris CDG Airport is the winner of the world’s best airline alliance lounges in the world for a second straight year, having opened in late 2023.
It is located conveniently at Terminal 1 and offers modernity combined with French flair, offering a calm escape from the noise around one of Europe’s busiest airports. Travellers credit the lounge for its spacious layout, ambient lighting, and delightful tarmac views.
Guests enjoy premium amenities including a-la-carte dining with local and international dishes, a well-stocked bar, shower areas, high-speed WiFi, and quiet zones to work or rest. The service is warm and attentive, with staff doing their best to maintain a high level of hospitality.
Photo: Star Alliance2. Star Alliance Lounge, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The Star Alliance lounge at Los Angeles International Airport is located at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, offering overseas travellers a brilliant gateway to relax before long-haul flights across the Atlantic or the Pacific.
The facility at LAX boasts minimalist luxury with a space filled with natural light. It features indoor and outdoor seating, including an open-air terrace with runway views, a rare sight in the modern world where security is prime.
Travellers are offered a relaxed atmosphere, plush design, and leading amenities, including a variety of buffet options, a stacked bar, shower facilities, and quiet zones to unwind. The staff are friendly and professional, helping guests feel at ease before their flights.
Photo: SkyTeam3. SkyTeam Lounge, Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The SkyTeam lounge at Vancouver International Airport ranks third and is the company’s highest-placed facility in the world’s best airline alliance lounges category. Located on the International Concourse, the venue recently underwent a renovation.
A sea of natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the runway and distant mountains, the lounge feels calming as well as serene. Travellers are awed by the variety of seating, dedicated work areas, and convenient charging points everywhere. Dining is also top-notch as it features a Pacific Northwest–inspired noodle station, a sizeable buffet, and a self-service bar with local wines and beers.
Clean, modern shower facilities and fast WiFi make it easy to freshen up or browse the internet before taking to the skies, too. The lounge staff are warm and helpful, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
Photo: Oneworld4. Oneworld Lounge, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The Oneworld lounge at Seoul’s Incheon Airport, stationed at the international terminal, bags fourth place in the top 10 world’s best airline alliance lounges in the world and is the best-rated place in Asia in this category of awards.
Located in one of Asia’s hottest hubs for business, leisure and transit alike, the lounge is bright, airy, and modern, offering an exclusive space for travellers. The design is one of gentle luxury, with plenty of seating options. Light snacks, fresh refreshments, and a choice of drinks are available throughout the day, alongside dedicated work areas and reliable WiFi.
Shower facilities are clean and to the mark, but what sets this lounge apart is its friendly, attentive service, synonymous with Korean culture and hospitality.
Photo: Qantas5. Oneworld Lounge, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It is a double delight for the Los Angeles International Airport‘s Tom Bradley Terminal, as it receives a second award for the best airline alliance lounges list by Skytrax. This time, it is Oneworld’s facility, which spans a mammoth 42,000 square metres.
The lounge features elegant interiors, a bright central atrium, and a distinctive fireplace that adds a unique character and luxury element. Travellers praise the wide food selection, including hot meals suited for a global taste, salads, a noodle bar, and barista coffee, beside a self-serve drinks area.
Seating is varied for levels of comfort and choice with quiet zones, a business centre, and a separate family area with child-friendly spaces. While it does get busy, the size significantly makes up for the crowd that comes in at the peak hours.
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Photo: Guangzhou Airport6. Star Alliance Lounge, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Guangzhou International Airport in China houses the sixth-best lounge in this category of Skytrax awards, managed by Star Alliance. It is the second and only Southeast Asian destination to feature in the list dominated by European and North American hubs.
Opened in late 2024, the space oozes a flow of natural light with tarmac views, feeling open yet cosy, offering a mix of comfortable seating, private workstations, and small meeting areas. Guests enjoy a buffet featuring Chinese and international dishes, a tea station, and a self-service bar.
Shower facilities are also available for those needing to freshen up, and the lounge is open 24/7 – a huge plus for long-haul or late-night travellers. Although not the largest, the lounge is clean, stylish, and worthy of a quick hop before taking to the skies.
Photo: Star Alliance7. Star Alliance Lounge, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The Star Alliance lounge in Amsterdam is the fourth and final airline alliance lounge by this particular brand in the top 10. It is located at Terminal 2 at Schiphol.
It offers a bright, classic European setting with soft lighting, copper accents, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The layout makes great use of space, with quiet areas for working, dining, or simply relaxing before a flight.
There’s a huge buffet offering hot and cold dishes, fresh salads, and snacks, plus a self-serve Heineken beer tap, which adds a local touch. While the lounge doesn’t offer showers, it’s clean, calm, and equipped with charging points at nearly every seat.
Staff are polite and attentive, keeping the space clean and welcoming.
Photo: SkyTeam8. SkyTeam Lounge, Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport‘s SkyTeam lounge is located conveniently at Terminal 1 and grabs eighth place. Open 24/7, it’s a spacious, modernly designed lounge with lighting meant to relax travellers before their flights.
Inside, travellers will find plenty of comfortable seating, work areas, and a generous buffet serving both Middle Eastern and international dishes. The separate bar area is well-stocked with wines, beers, and spirits, all of which are free of cost.
Modern shower suites are available too. The staff are helpful and efficient, ensuring the space stays clean and hospitable. There are many better lounges in Dubai, so in comparison, this one just about gets the job done, especially for those without business or first class privileges.
Photo: Oneworld9. Oneworld Lounge, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Amsterdam Airport, like LAX, also features two airline alliance lounges in its top 10. This one by Oneworld can be found in Terminal 3 and is a Dutch-themed lounge, similar to KLM’s flagship space without the blue aesthetic.
Guests can choose between comfortable relaxation zones, work areas, and a dedicated family space, all equipped with charging ports. The buffet features a mix of hot and cold dishes, fresh salads, and locally inspired snacks, while the self-service beer tap makes it all too similar to its Star Alliance counterpart.
Though shower facilities aren’t available, the lounge compensates with generous seating, cleanliness, and courteous staff, which makes it worth the visit for short-haul travellers or those connecting from outside the Schengen area with intra-European flights.
Photo: SkyTeam10. SkyTeam Lounge, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
The SkyTeam lounge at Sydney International Airport completes the top 10 as it caters to a plethora of international travellers flying on several different airlines that operate into the Australian city with long-haul services.
The small layout is smartly divided into relaxation areas, workstations, and a spacious dining zone. A highlight is the buffet, with live cooking stations serving fresh noodles and dumplings, alongside a variety of hot dishes, snacks, and pastries.
There’s also a self-serve bar offering Australian wines, draft beer, and barista coffee. Shower suites, fast WiFi, and plenty of charging points make the space functional as well as inviting.
Photo: Delta Air LinesBottom Line
In conclusion, the 2025 Skytrax awards highlight the growing emphasis on luxury, comfort, and service excellence in airline alliance lounges worldwide.
Star Alliance has emerged as the dominant player with multiple top-tier lounges, including the first and second spots, showcasing its commitment to a premium traveller experience. Meanwhile, Oneworld and SkyTeam have also made strong showings, each offering unique touches across major global hubs.
From Paris to Sydney, these lounges set the benchmark for what travellers can expect when seeking rest, refreshment, and refined service in transit.
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10 Best Airport Lounges in the World in 2025
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