Delhi Airport has been awarded as the best airport in India and South Asia at the prestigious 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax. The airport, operated and managed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), also improved its overall global ranking to 28th in 2026 from 32nd in 2025. Notably, it is also the only Indian airport among the world’s top 30 airports.
The Delhi Airport has also improved its ranking among the world’s top 10 airports in the 70+ million passenger category, securing the third position 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, driven by continuous innovation, adoption of advanced technologies, and future-ready initiatives.
Second Best Airport Staff in India, South Asia
Delhi Airport was also recognised as the 2nd Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia and ranked the 7th Best Layover Airport in the world. It has emerged as a global transit hub, connecting South East Asia with Europe and North America.
What These Awards Are Based On?
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 such as airport facilities, service quality, and overall passenger experience.
Notably, the awards were presented at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in London, UK.
The CEO of DIAL, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, 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.”
He further dedicated the achievement to the passengers, partners, and employees, whose unwavering support and dedication helped in setting new benchmarks in aviation excellence.
