Two Indian Airports Named Among the Seven Most Beautiful Airports in the World in 2026
It is for the first time that two of India’s airports have been named among the seven most beautiful airports in the world in 2026 by the Prix Versailles at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Two of India’s newest airports/terminals, namely Navi Mumbai International Airport (NAMIA) and the newly constructed Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati have been included in the super-prestigious Prix Versailles World’s Seven Most Beautiful Airports List 2026.
These awards are presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris since 2015. The Prix Versailles selects infrastructure projects that showcase “intelligent sustainability” a combination of cultural heritage, ecological sensitivity, and futuristic functionality.
Thumping Victory for Indian Aviation Infrastructure
The inclusion of two Indian airports on such a short list of just seven airports around the world is a historic first for the Indian subcontinent. Both the airports, built and managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest private airport operator, appear on the coveted list with other premium airports in Frankfurt (Germany), Guangzhou (China), Kandal Stueng (Cambodia), Pittsburgh (United States), and San Diego (United States).
According to the Prix Versailles panel, these selected projects demonstrate a move where airports are successfully transforming from uniform industrial standards to more of cultural and ecological hubs.
NMIA Terminal 1 was recognised for its iconic lotus-inspired architecture, futuristic design, and seamless integration of technology, art, and functionality.
Guwahati Airport T2 earned recognition for its ‘Bamboo Orchid’ inspired biophilic design, celebrating Northeast India’s biodiversity and indigenous heritage.
The award highlights excellence in architecture, sustainability, and passenger-centric planning.
