The World's Best Airports 2014

(CNN) -- Singapore Changi Airport has been crowned the best in the world for the second year in a row at the World Airport Awards, announced Wednesday in Barcelona, Spain.

Changi, which also won the award for best airport leisure amenities, beat out second-place Incheon International Airport in South Korea and third-place Munich Airport in Germany.

The awards are based on surveys conducted by Skytrax, an international travel research and consultants firm, which polled 12.85 million passengers across 110 nationalities about 395 airports worldwide.

"Changi Airport offers a travel experience in itself and continues to develop its quality standards to be named the world's favourite airport again," Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said in a news release.

"Changi Airport is a well-known leader and innovator for the airport industry and genuinely delights and surprises travellers who are lucky enough to enjoy the airport facilities. Changi Airport demonstrates how to make the airport experience an enjoyable part of the journey that is so important in today's fast-moving world."

Changi served more than 52 million passengers in 2012. No wonder it's popular: The airport has an on-site movie theater, swimming pool, gardens and trails.

Five of this year's top 10 airports were based in East Asian cities, and four were in Europe, just like last year's award winners. Just one North American airport -- Vancouver -- cracked the top 10.

The World's Best Airports 2014

1. Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore Changi Airport was named the world's best airport for the second year in a row at the World Airport Awards in Barcelona, Spain. Changi also won the award for best airport leisure amenities.

2. Incheon International Airport (South Korea)

South Korea's sprawling Incheon International Airport came in second place in the best airport category for the second year in a row. It also won for best immigration experience and best transit.

3. Munich Airport (Germany)

 

Munich Airport jumped three spots to come in third place in the best airport category this year, and no wonder: This airport has its own brewery and beer garden.

4. Hong Kong International Airport

 Hong Kong International Airport kept its fourth-place spot in the best airport award category. It also won awards for best dining experience and best baggage delivery.

5. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport came in fifth place in the best airport category this year, falling two spots.

6. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)

Tokyo's Haneda Airport moved up three spots in the best airport category to come in sixth place this year. It also topped the list for airport cleanliness.

7. Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport dropped two spots from last year, still coming in a respectable seventh place in the best airport category.

8. Zurich Airport (Switzerland)

Generating part of its energy requirements through a solar power system, Zurich Airport came in eighth place.

9. Vancouver International Airport (Canada)

Still the only North American airport in the top 10, Vancouver International Airport sets a calm mood with a 114,000-liter aquarium and an indoor creek. It came in ninth place in the best airport category.

10. London Heathrow Airport (England)

London Heathrow Airport kept its 10th place spot for another year, also winning the award for best airport shopping.

A full list of the winners and prize categories from the World Airport Awards can be found at www.worldairportawards.com.