Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is the Top Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey, as voted by the publication’s passionate well-traveled readers. This honor will appear in the August 2025 issue of Travel + Leisure and is also featured online at Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. According to the FAA, there are 560 airports that conduct commercial passenger operations, making this a notable distinction on the tails of being the fastest growing airport in the U.S.
This recognition comes as part of Travel + Leisure’s 30th anniversary celebration of the World’s Best Awards, which highlight standout destinations, properties and travel experiences worldwide.
“This recognition is an incredible honor for our airport and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team,” Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation said in a statement. “To be named the No. 1 Domestic Airport by some of the most seasoned travelers in the world is both humbling and inspiring. We’re proud to be Rhode Island’s gateway to the world and the fastest growing airport in the country.”
“Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards are a trusted barometer for excellence across the travel industry,” said Jacqueline Gifford, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure. “To be selected as No. 1 means your guests feel truly taken care of and that you stand out among the best of the best.”
Each year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to rate airports across several categories including access, check-in/security, restaurants/bars, shopping and design. The 2025 results are based on the experiences of hundreds of thousands of readers who participated in the survey.
