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# Safest Airlines to Fly in 2026

Safety scores derived from IOSA certification, incident history, fleet age, and regulatory compliance.

The top-ranked airline for safest airlines to fly in is **ANA All Nippon Airways**, scoring 9.9/10 — rated exceptional. Rankings below cover every rated carrier, refreshed quarterly using our published editorial methodology and independent data sources including punctuality registers, safety audits, and fleet-age checks.

| Rank | Airline | Best For | Score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [ANA All Nippon Airways](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/ana/) Japan · NH | Safest Overall | 9.9 |
| 2 | [Qatar Airways](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/qatar-airways/) Qatar · QR | Best Safety Record (Long-Haul) | 9.8 |
| 3 | [Singapore Airlines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/singapore-airlines/) Singapore · SQ | Best Safety Record (Regional) | 9.7 |
| 4 | [Japan Airlines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/japan-airlines/) Japan · JL | — | 9.7 |
| 5 | [Cathay Pacific](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/cathay-pacific/) Hong Kong · CX | — | 9.6 |
| 6 | [Qantas](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/qantas/) Australia · QF | — | 9.6 |
| 7 | [Emirates](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/emirates/) United Arab Emirates · EK | — | 9.5 |
| 8 | [Korean Air](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/korean-air/) South Korea · KE | — | 9.5 |
| 9 | [Etihad Airways](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/etihad/) United Arab Emirates · EY | — | 9.4 |
| 10 | [Swiss International Air Lines](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/swiss/) Switzerland · LX | — | 9.4 |

## FAQ: Safest Airlines to Fly in

### What is the safest airline to fly in 2026?

FlightLogic's safety ranking is led by carriers with the strongest combination of IOSA certification, clean recent incident history, younger fleets, and consistent regulatory compliance. See the live table above for the current top 10 — safety scores are reviewed monthly.

### How are airline safety ratings determined?

Safety scores (0–10) evaluate IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification status, fatal accident history over a 10-year lookback window, average fleet age, regulatory audit outcomes, and pilot training standards. Airlines scoring below 7.0 are flagged for additional review rather than ranked normally.