If you want to take off on the world's best airlines and are based in Australia, then you're in luck. All of the top 10 airlines listed by AirlineRatings.com as the world's best fly to Australia.

Every year the site rates carriers from around the world based on service, comfort passenger reviews and consistency to create the ultimate list to help you make a better choice when selecting a carrier for your next flight.

Taking the top spot this year, Korean Air has been praised for its quality, value and safety. AirlineRatings.com's CEO Sharon Petersen says "While the airline’s Business and First Class products are highly regarded for their exceptional meals, efficient service, and comfort, it was Korean Air’s outstanding Economy Class offering that truly secured their win."

Based in: Seoul, South Korea
Where it flies in Australia: Brisbane and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Seoul or connect to destinations across Asia, Europe and North America

Connecting Australia to Europe via the Middle East, Qatar Airways has been long-known for its excellent service and comfortable flights. It's been named the World's Best Airline by Skytrax (another airline award) for eight years running.

Based in: Doha, Qatar
Where it flies in Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra (from December 2025), Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Doha or connect to destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North and South America

Our neighbours across the Tasman have previously been awarded by AirlineRatings as the world's safest airline and last year also received accolades for its food by Conde Nast, in-flight entertainment by USA Today and the most family-friendly airline in the region by Skytrax.

Based in: Auckland, New Zealand
Where it flies in Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sunshine Coast and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to destinations across New Zealand or connect to the South Pacific, North and South America

Connecting Hong Kong with the world, Cathay Pacific is a frequent player in the awards space and in 2024 was listed as one of the world's best by Skytrax, The Airline passenger Experience Association and AirlineRatings.com.

Based in: Hong Kong
Where it flies in Australia: Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Hong Kong or connect to Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North and South America

If you're looking to fly one of the best of the best and squeeze in a visit to one of the world's most incredible airports, then check out Singapore Airlines. If you're booking a connecting flight, you'll want to make sure it's at least a few hours as there's loads to do during a stop at Changi International Airport.

Based in: Singapore
Where it flies in Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Singapore or connect to Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America

Just as opulent as its home base, Dubai, Emirates offers 5-star service aboard all of its flights and has the awards to match. It's won numerous titles from the World Travel Awards, Skytrax and, of course, AirlineRatings.com for its entertainment, in-flight service, rewards program and luxurious first-class offering.

Based in: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Where it flies in Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Dubai or connect to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America

One of two major Japanese airlines to make the list, the 5-star Japan Airlines (JAL) has received previous awards for its lounge, premium economy service and even best in-flight Wi-Fi in Eastern Asia.

Based in: Tokyo, Japan
Where it flies in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Tokyo's Narita or Haneda airport or connect to other cities in Japan, Afrida, Asia, Europe and North America.

One we all know very well here in Australia, Qantas has made the 2025 list of the World's Best Airlines and we're not at all surprised to hear that news. Flying for more than 100 years, the country's largest airline has won awards for its cabin classes, crew and in-flight entertainment.

Based in: Sydney, Australia
Where it flies in Australia: 50+ destinations across Australia including all major cities
Where you can go: Direct to cities in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North and South America

The third Middle East-based airline to make this list, Etihad makes for comfortable connections between Australia and destinations across the world. The full-service carrier has received awards for its crew, economy class service and even its amenity kits.

Based in: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Where it flies in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Abu Dhabi or connect to destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America

A relative newcomer to Australia, Turkish Airlines has been ferrying passengers to Istanbul and beyond since 2024 allowing Aussies to experience the airline's top-notch service.

Based in: Istanbul, Turkey
Where it flies in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Istanbul or connect to other destinations in Turkey, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe

The full list is actually 25 airlines long, with the following also offering service to Australian airports:

Not only do a bunch of the world's best airlines fly to Australia, but bargain-hunters will be happy to know that we also get flights from some of the best low-cost carriers too – including our very own Jetstar.

Where it flies in Australia: Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Bali and Kuala Lumpur or connect to destinations across Asia.

Where it flies in Australia: 20+ destinations across the country
Where you can go: Direct to 20+ destinations across Australia, plus Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Vanuatu and more.

Where it flies in Australia: Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
Where you can go: Direct to Singapore or connect to cities across Asia and Europe.