Kuala Lumpur International Airport Surpasses Changi as World’s Fourth Most Instagrammable Airport

In an astounding feat, Malaysia‘s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has climbed to the fourth spot on a list of the world’s 10 most Instagrammable airports, surpassing the world-famous Singapore‘s Changi Airport. This achievement underscores Kuala Lumpur’s growing popularity as a travel destination and the airport’s ability to captivate visitors with its unique features and attractions.

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A crowning feat for Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Interior of Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Image credit: zackzaidi78 via Flickr

According to a study, KLIA secured the fourth position with over 600,000 hashtags, while Changi Airport slipped into fifth place.

Los Angeles International Airport reigned champion as the world’s most Instagrammable airport, with runner-up and third-place positions taken by San Francisco International Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport respectively.

How the study was conducted

The study analysed the 50 busiest airports worldwide based on passenger traffic and identified their most popular hashtags. By tracking the frequency of these hashtags on Instagram, researchers were able to determine the top 10 most Instagrammable airports.

Other airports in the top 10 include Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, Dubai International Airport in the UAE, Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan, Frankfurt Airport in Germany, and Gatwick Airport in the U.K.

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Malaysia, has been making significant strides in recent years to enhance its passenger experience and attract more visitors. While Changi Airport is renowned for its state-of-the-art amenities and cutting-edge technology, this feat has highlighted KLIA’s unique charms and attractions, proving that they stand proudly on their own as they resonated deeply with travellers and social media users alike. 

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