Skytrax World Airport Awards: Delhi Airport is the only Indian airport ranked among the world’s top 10 in its category; retains ‘Best Airport in India and South Asia’ title for the 8th consecutive year

Delhi Airport, operated by DIAL—a GMR Airports Limited-led consortium—has been named Best Airport in India and South Asia at the Skytrax 2026 World Airport Awards. The airport advanced its global ranking to 28th in 2026 from 32nd in 2025, confirming it as the only Indian airport in the world’s top 30.

Additionally, Delhi Airport advanced to 3rd position among the world’s top 10 airports in the 70+ million-passenger category in 2026, up from 8th in 2025.

This recognition marks the eighth consecutive year (2019–2026) that Delhi Airport has reinforced its standing as a world-class aviation hub through continuous innovation, advanced technologies, and future-ready initiatives.

Delhi Airport was also recognised as the 2nd Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia and ranked 7th among the world’s Best Layover Airports. It has emerged as a global transit hub, connecting South East Asia with Europe and North America.

The awards are based on the World Airport Survey conducted by Skytrax, which captures feedback from passengers across more than 100 nationalities over a seven-month evaluation period. The survey assesses key parameters, including airport facilities, service quality, and the overall passenger experience. The awards were presented at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in London, UK.

Expressing his gratitude, Mr Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of DIAL, said, “We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Airport in India and South Asia for the eighth consecutive year. This accolade reaffirms our commitment to delivering a world-class passenger experience and motivates us to continuously enhance our services and infrastructure. We dedicate this achievement to our passengers, partners, and employees, whose unwavering support and dedication enable us to set new benchmarks in aviation excellence.”

Delhi Airport continues to invest in infrastructure expansion, sustainability initiatives, and cutting-edge technologies to ensure a seamless and efficient travel experience. With a strong focus on innovation and passenger-centricity, Delhi Airport remains a key gateway connecting India to the world.