Best Airlines
Ranked by community votes
· Updated in real-time
Rankings factor in vote confidence: an entity with more votes may outrank one with a higher score but fewer votes.
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#1 Ranked
Emirates
Book with Emirates for more comfort, delicious cuisine and award-winning entertainment
9.0
6 ratings
2
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Qatar Airways
Multiple award-winning airline connecting to 160+ destinations
8.5
3
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Etihad Airways
Flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates.
8.1
4
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Easyjet
EasyJet Europe Airline GmbH is a European low-cost airline founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria. It operates scheduled flights across Europe a
7.7
5
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Finnair
Finland's flag carrier specializing in fast connections between Europe and Asia
7.4
6
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Aer Lingus
Flag carrier of Ireland
7.3
7
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Turkish Airlines
Widen Your World with Turkish Airlines' extensive global network and services.
7.2
8
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Air Canada
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7.2
9
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WIZZ Air
Fly with Europe's greenest ultra-low cost airline
6.5
10
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American Airlines
World largest airline by fleet size and revenue
5.0
11
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Ryanair
Low-cost European airline
4.4
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Singapore Airlines
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9
13
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
World's oldest operating airline and Dutch flag carrier in the Air France-KLM group
8.2
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Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, trading as the Lufthansa Group, is a German aviation holding company. Its principal airline, Lufthansa German Airlines is the f
7
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Korean Air
South Korea largest airline and a founding member of SkyTeam alliance
6
16
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Delta Air Lines
Major US airline with global network and SkyMiles loyalty program
6.7
17
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United Airlines
Major US carrier connecting America to the world with 340+ destinations
6.7
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Air Arabia
Low-cost Emirati airline operating scheduled services to 200 destinations worldwide.
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flydubai
Emirati government-owned low-cost airline based in Dubai.
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Cathay Pacific
Book flights to over 200 destinations with Cathay Pacific
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Japan Airlines
The New Sky Japanese airline operating globally.
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South African Airways
South African international airline
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Thai Airways International
Leading international airline providing air travel services
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LATAM Airlines
South America largest airline group connecting Latin America to the world
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ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Japan largest airline with 5-star Skytrax rating
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Air India
India national carrier and flag airline connecting to 100+ destinations
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JetBlue
American low-cost carrier known for legroom, free WiFi, and seatback TVs
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IndiGo
India largest airline by passengers offering low-cost domestic and international flights
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Southwest Airlines
US low-cost airline with no bag fees, no change fees, and open seating
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Qantas
Australia flag carrier and one of the world oldest airlines
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Air New Zealand
New Zealand national airline known for award-winning service
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AirAsia
Southeast Asia largest low-cost airline with over 100 destinations
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Asiana Airlines
South Korea's second-largest carrier merging into Korean Air, Star Alliance member
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China Southern Airlines
China's largest airline by fleet size with extensive domestic and international routes
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Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam's flag carrier and SkyTeam member with extensive domestic and international network
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EVA Air
Taiwan's premium Star Alliance carrier known for Hello Kitty jets and Skytrax awards
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Air China
China's flag carrier and Star Alliance member with global long-haul network
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Philippine Airlines
Asia's first commercial airline and the Philippines' flag carrier
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Aeroméxico
Mexico's flag carrier and SkyTeam member with extensive Americas and Asia routes
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Saudia
Saudi Arabia's flag carrier and SkyTeam member operating Hajj and global routes
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Ethiopian Airlines
Africa's largest and most profitable airline connecting over 130 destinations globally
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Garuda Indonesia
Indonesia's flag carrier serving domestic archipelago routes and international destinations
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Avianca
Colombia's flag carrier and Star Alliance member, second-oldest airline in the world
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EgyptAir
Egypt's flag carrier and Star Alliance member with routes across Africa, Europe, and Asia
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China Eastern Airlines
Shanghai-based SkyTeam member and one of China's big three carriers
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Scandinavian flag carrier now part of SkyTeam connecting the Nordics globally
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Copa Airlines
Panama's flag carrier connecting the Americas through its Panama City hub
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LOT Polish Airlines
Poland's flag carrier and Star Alliance member with Warsaw hub
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TAP Air Portugal
Portugal's flag carrier connecting Europe to Africa and Brazil via Lisbon hub
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Kenya Airways
Kenya's flag carrier and SkyTeam member connecting Africa to the world
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best airlines in 2026?▾
Based on 47 community votes, Emirates is currently ranked #1 in Airlines with a score of 9.0/10.
How are airlines ranked on Peakd?▾
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What are the most popular airlines?▾
The top-rated airlines based on community votes are: #1 Emirates, #2 Qatar Airways, #3 Etihad Airways. See the full rankings above.
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