Mumbai Airport Ranked 9th in World’s Best International Airports 2025 – Full Top 10 List Revealed
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has secured the 9th position in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious “World’s Top 10 Favourite International Airports” list for 2025, marking its third consecutive appearance. Meanwhile, Istanbul Airport in Turkey claimed the top spot for the second year in a row, reinforcing its reputation as the world’s best international airport.
Mumbai Airport’s Consistent Excellence
CSMIA, managed by Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) under Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, continues to shine on the global stage. With a score of 84.23, the airport has been recognized for its exceptional passenger experience, infrastructure, and services.
Adding to its accolades, CSMIA is the first airport in India and only the third globally to achieve Level 5 Accreditation for Airport Customer Experience by Airports Council International (ACI)—the highest honor in passenger service excellence.
Why Istanbul Airport is Ranked #1?
Istanbul Airport retained its top position with an improved score of 98.57, up from 95.79 in 2024. The airport’s success is attributed to its world-class infrastructure, operational efficiency, and passenger-friendly amenities.
Key Achievements of Istanbul Airport:
- Record-breaking 1,695 air traffic movements in a single day (July 18, 2025)
- Handled 80 million passengers in 2024, making it Europe’s largest and second-busiest airport
- Europe’s busiest air cargo hub in 2024 (per ACI Europe)
- First in Europe and second globally to operate three runways simultaneously (since April 2025)
Travel + Leisure 2025 Survey Criteria
The rankings were determined based on global traveler feedback, evaluating airports on:
✔ Accessibility
✔ Check-in experience
✔ Security efficiency
✔ Dining & shopping options
✔ Terminal design & navigation
Passengers praised Istanbul Airport’s spacious layout, clear signage, and customer-centric approach, with one traveler calling it “light, airy, and reliable.”
World’s Best International Airports 2025: Full Rankings
Here’s the Top 10 list with their respective scores:
- Istanbul Airport, Turkey – 98.57
- Singapore Changi Airport – 95.20
- Hamad International Airport, Doha – 92.34
- Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi – 89.48
- Dubai International Airport – 88.38
- Hong Kong International Airport – 86.22
- Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Finland – 86.18
- Haneda Airport, Tokyo – 84.47
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai – 84.23
- Incheon International Airport, South Korea – 83.67
FAQs
Why is Istanbul Airport ranked #1?
Istanbul Airport scored 98.57 due to its exceptional passenger experience, seamless operations, and world-class infrastructure, including triple-runway efficiency.
How did Mumbai Airport perform?
CSMIA ranked 9th globally with 84.23 points and holds Level 5 ACI Accreditation, making it a leader in customer experience.
What makes an airport rank high?
Factors include accessibility, check-in ease, security, dining, shopping, and terminal design, as rated by travelers.
