Mumbai Airport Among World’s Top 10 For Third Consecutive Year

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has once again made India proud by ranking among the world’s top 10 international airports in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025. With a score of 84.23, it is the only Indian airport on the prestigious list for the third consecutive year. This recognition highlights India’s growing prominence in global aviation infrastructure, passenger satisfaction, and technological upgrades.

Background of the Rankings

The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is an annual survey conducted globally, involving around 180,000 readers who cast over 650,000 votes. The survey assesses airports not only on operational efficiency and logistics but also on parameters like,

1. Passenger experience
2. Dining and amenities
3. Design and innovation
4. Ease of navigation

Top 10 International Airports in 2025

Rank	Airport	Country
1	Istanbul Airport	Turkey
2	Changi Airport	Singapore
3	Hamad International Airport	Qatar
4	Zayed International Airport	UAE (Abu Dhabi)
5	Dubai International Airport	UAE (Dubai)
6	Hong Kong International Airport	Hong Kong
7	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Finland
8	Tokyo Haneda Airport	Japan
9	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl. Airport (CSMIA)	India
10	Incheon International Airport	South Korea

Significance of the Achievement

• Global Recognition: Being featured in the top 10 cements Mumbai’s status as a global aviation hub.
• Boost to Indian Aviation: Showcases India’s capability in managing high-volume air traffic with quality service.
• Tourism & Economy: Encourages foreign travelers and contributes to tourism, trade, and investment.

Key Features and Upgrades at CSMIA

• Area: Spread over 1,900 acres.
• Passenger Traffic: Handles 55.12 million passengers in FY 2024–25.
• Air Traffic Movements: Nearly 1,000 movements per day.
• Destinations: Direct connectivity to 54 international and 67 domestic locations.

Technological Enhancements

• DigiYatra & FTI-TTP: Facilitates biometric and paperless travel.
• New AOCC: Improved real-time operational control.
• 68 E-Gates: Faster processing and entry.
• Self-Service Kiosks: For check-in and digital payments.

Awards and Accreditations

• First Indian airport and third globally to receive Level 5 ACI Customer Experience Accreditation.
• Best Airport (Over 40 Million Passengers) in Asia-Pacific – Awarded for 8 consecutive years.

Ownership and Operations

Operated by: Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL)

Ownership Structure,

• Adani Airport Holdings Limited – 74%
• Airports Authority of India (AAI) – 26%
• Adani Group is currently India’s largest private airport operator.