Hong Kong International Airport has been named the world's best airport for the sixth time in seven years by British independent aviation research institution Skytrax.

Nearly eight million people participated in its latest annual global passenger poll from August 2006 to July this year.

Airport Authority Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui thanked passengers for choosing Hong Kong.

"Being named the world's best airport is a source of pride for the people of Hong Kong and the 60,000 staff who comprise the airport community. We will continue to enhance our facilities and provide quality services so we can deliver an efficient and pleasant airport experience to all of our passengers."

Skytrax Chief Executive Officer Edward Plaisted said Hong Kong's return to the top this year is testament to the quality of service being delivered by frontline staff, together with the more functional aspects of an airport that depend upon delivering efficiency and consistency.

Seoul Incheon International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport tied for second place, while Munich Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport ranked fourth and fifth. For more on the survey click here.