While Asia’s aviation hubs continue to dominate global rankings, with Singapore, Doha, and Tokyo securing the top three positions in the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025, four Indian airports have carved out their own distinct niches, earning significant recognition across key categories based on direct global passenger feedback.
These accolades, announced at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Madrid, highlight the advancements and specific strengths of India’s airport infrastructure and service quality on the global stage. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has been recognised as the ‘Best Airport in India & South Asia’, a testament to its scale, connectivity, and the overall passenger experience it offers. This recognition underscores Delhi Airport’s pivotal role as a major international gateway and its continuous efforts to enhance its facilities and services to meet the demands of a growing number of passengers. Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has been lauded as the ‘Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia’. This award acknowledges Bengaluru Airport’s crucial role in connecting the region and its commitment to providing a seamless and positive experience for travellers. The emphasis on connectivity in the award citation highlights the airport’s strategic importance as a hub for both domestic and international travel within South India.
In a remarkable debut, the newly commissioned Goa’s Manohar International Airport (GOX) has made an immediate impact, securing two significant awards. It has been crowned the ‘Best Airport under 5 Million Passengers’, showcasing its efficiency and quality of service despite its relatively smaller scale. Furthermore, Goa’s Manohar International Airport has also been recognised as the ‘Cleanest Airport in India & South Asia’, setting a high benchmark for hygiene and passenger comfort within the region. This dual recognition for a new entrant signifies a strong focus on passenger experience and operational excellence from its inception. Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) has been বিশেষভাবে recognised for its exceptional service, earning the title of ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia’. This award directly reflects the positive interactions and support provided by the airport’s personnel, highlighting the human element in creating a positive travel experience and underscoring the commitment to passenger satisfaction at Hyderabad Airport.
These achievements by Indian airports come against the backdrop of Asian aviation powerhouses continuing their global dominance. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) reaffirmed its status as the world’s best for the 13th consecutive time, also securing awards for ‘World’s Best Airport Dining’, ‘Best Airport Washrooms’, and ‘Best Airport in Asia’. Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH) ranked second globally, earning accolades for ‘Best Airport Shopping’ and ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) secured the third global position and was recognised as the ‘World’s Cleanest Major Airport’, also receiving top marks for accessibility and domestic service. The Skytrax World Airport Awards are highly respected within the aviation industry, as their rankings are directly based on feedback from millions of air travellers across the globe. The recognition of these four Indian airports across diverse categories – overall excellence, regional connectivity, cleanliness, and staff service – signifies a positive trajectory for India’s aviation infrastructure and service standards. It reflects a growing commitment to providing a better travel experience for passengers and positions these airports as key players in the regional and global aviation landscape, contributing to India’s image as a growing force in international travel and commerce. The focus on cleanliness and staff service also aligns with broader goals of creating welcoming and efficient urban gateways.
Indian Airports Shine in Global Skytrax Awards
