Recently, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) achieved recognition as one of the 10 most Instagramable airports in the world. KLIA secured the fourth position among the most frequently posted airports on Instagram, surpassing Singapore’s Changi Airport, which ranked fifth. KLIA’s fourth-place ranking was demonstrated by over 600,000 Instagram posts tagged with its hashtag.
With its modern architecture blending advanced technology and local cultural elements, KLIA offers a unique visual experience for passengers. Every corner of the airport, from the terminals to the lounges, is designed with aesthetic appeal, making it the perfect backdrop for social media posts. KLIA has evolved beyond just a transit hub and is now a visually striking destination, solidifying its position as a major aviation hub in Asia.
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Singapore's Changi Airport, which holds fifth place, has been tagged 582,000 times on Instagram. According to The Straits Times, Changi Airport handled around 16.5 million passengers in the first quarter of 2024, making it one of the busiest airports in Asia.
Changi is renowned for its world-class facilities and iconic indoor gardens, such as Jewel Changi, which continues to attract travelers as a popular subject for social media. The combination of excellent service and visual allure keeps Changi among the world's most beautiful and memorable airports.
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The Ranking of the Most Instagramable Airports in the World
Rounding out the top 10 most Instagramable airports in the world, according to the travel site Miss Tourist, are Los Angeles International Airport, which leads the list with 3.3 million Instagram tags, San Francisco International Airport with 1.04 million tags, and Heathrow Airport in third place with 762,000 tags.
Following KLIA and Changi are Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, sixth place, Dubai International Airport in the UAE, and Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan. Completing the list are Frankfurt Airport in Germany and Gatwick Airport in the UK, which are in ninth and tenth positions, respectively.
The research for the top 10 most Instagramable airports was conducted by analyzing a list of the 50 busiest airports worldwide, based on passenger traffic. Researchers identified the most popular hashtags for each airport and used Instagram to track the frequency of tagged posts.
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10 Most Instagramable Airports in the World
Here are the 10 most Instagramable airports in the world:
- Los Angeles International Airport, California, United States (LAX)
- San Francisco International Airport, California, United States (SFO)
- Heathrow Airport, London, England (LHR)
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia (KUL)
- Singapore Changi Airport, Changi, Singapore (SIN)
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands (AMS)
- Dubai International Airport, Al Garhoud, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan (HND)
- Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
- London Gatwick Airport, Crawley, England (LGW)
