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India.com
21 hours ago
- India.com
This Muslim country tops 2025 world's best airports list; not Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, name is..., India is ranked at...
Travel + Leisure has published its 2025 World's Best Awards, announcing top destinations, hotels, and airlines. According to the list, Istanbul Airport in Turkey has claimed the top spot as the No. 1 international airport in the World's Best Awards 2025 ranking. Moreover, this year, it received an impressive score of 98.57, a significant jump from last year's score of 95.79. Inaugurated in 2018, Istanbul Airport was ranked number 1, due to its rapid growth of international connectivity and premium experience offered to passengers. Earlier, Singapore's Changi Airport was deemed the world's best airport. However, this time, it has dropped in rank 2. Changi Airport is well-known for stunning architecture, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, and more than 600,000 plants for greenery. Singapore Changi Airport received an impressive score of 95.20. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has also made the Travel + Leisure list, ranked as the 9th best airport in the world. What is even more special about this is that Mumbai Airport is India's first and the third airport in the world to achieve Level 5 in Airport Customer Experience accreditation — the highest level of this recognition. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport received an impressive score of 84.23. According to the report, the rankings were based on feedback from seasoned travelers across the globe. Travelers selected airports that had top-flight food and bar options, entertainment options, and simply a comfortable environment overall. This is why so many airports today are no longer just planned stopovers but they have become destinations in which people would enjoy spending time. This year's list also had a strong presence of airports from the Middle East and Asia. The rankings of the top 5 clearly show that Middle Eastern airports are taking the lead. All Western airports are falling behind in the scorecard in terms of advanced technology, reliable wayfinding, and great passenger facilities. Hamad International Airport, Doha, stood in 3rd position with a score of 92.34 Likewise, Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, stood at 4th with a score of 89.48. Dubai International Airport stood at 5th with a score of 88.38. Istanbul Airport: Reader Score: 98.57 Singapore Changi Airport WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 95.20 Hamad International Airport: Doha, Qatar Reader Score: 92.34 Zayed International Airport: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Reader Score: 89.48 Dubai International Airport WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 88.38 Hong Kong International Airport Reader Score: 86.22 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport: Vantaa, Finland Reader Score: 86.18 Haneda Airport: Tokyo WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 84.47 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: Mumbai Reader Score: 84.23 Incheon International Airport: Incheon WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 83.67
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Mumbai Airport Among World's Top 10 For Third Consecutive Year
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has been named one of the world's top 10 international airports in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025. With a reader score of 84.23, CSMIA is the only Indian airport to feature in this year's list, for the third consecutive year. This year's rankings were once again dominated by airports in Asia and the Middle East. Istanbul Airport in Turkey retained its top position with a reader score of 98.57, followed by Singapore's Changi Airport and Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airport rounded out the top five. Also featured were Hong Kong International Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Finland, Tokyo's Haneda Airport, and Incheon International Airport in South Korea, with CSMIA placed ninth globally. The rankings are based on a global survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, with the participation of nearly 180,000 readers casting over 650,000 votes. The survey recognises airports that go beyond efficiency and logistics, offering thoughtful design, memorable dining, and seamless travel experiences. CSMIA, spread across 1,900 acres, is the world's busiest single-runway airport and the second busiest in India, handling 55.12 million passengers and nearly 1,000 air traffic movements daily in FY 2024-25. The airport provides direct connectivity to 54 international and 67 domestic destinations. Recent upgrades at CSMIA include the expansion of DigiYatra and FTI-TTP for biometric, paperless travel, the launch of a new Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC), installation of 68 electronic gates, and the implementation of self-service check-in kiosks and digital payment systems across its facilities. CSMIA was also the first airport in India and third in the world to receive Level 5 Airport Customer Experience accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI). In March, it was once again voted the Best Airport Over 40 Million Passengers in Asia-Pacific, marking its eight consecutive years of recognition in that category. The airport is operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), a joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Limited (74%) and the Airports Authority of India (26%). The Adani Group is currently India's largest private airport operator.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Gautam Adani's BIG move, to spend Rs 960000000000 in…, what's business plan for next 5 years?
Adani Group's Airport Business Expansion: The Adani Group is aggressively expanding its airport business, with plans to invest nearly Rs 1 lakh crore over the next five years. The group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, operates seven airports in India, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai. The Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to be added to this list by October this year. Investment Strategy For Next Five Years Jeet Adani, 27-year-old son of Gautam Adani and head of the group's airport business, told the Times of India that the company has laid out a five-year plan involving investments of Rs 95,000–96,000 crore across airport infrastructure and real estate development. 'The majority of this investment will go into the Navi Mumbai and Mumbai airports, as well as real estate developments in both locations,' Jeet Adani said. Adani Group New Terminals Plan Adani Group also has plans to build new terminals over the next four years in cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Thiruvananthapuram, while the recently built terminal in Lucknow will be expanded. A new terminal in Guwahati is already ready and expected to become operational by October–November this year. Jeet Adani clarified that the group has no plans to expand abroad for now. 'We see tremendous opportunities within India and don't want to dilute our focus. At the end of the day, it's about our management bandwidth and where we want to deploy capital. India is poised for significant growth over the next 10–15 years,' he said. He also noted that 26 airports in India have already been identified for development under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Investment In Navi Mumbai Airport Adani Group has merged Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project. Instead of launching with a 1 crore passenger annual capacity (CPA), it will now begin operations with a 2 crore CPA. The airport is being developed with an investment of Rs 19,000 crore, and work on Terminal 2 has already begun.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Four held with Rs 7. 32 crore drugs at Mumbai airport
MUMBAI: Customs officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have arrested four passengers and seized prohibited drugs valued at Rs 7.32 crore during a series of operations conducted between July 15 and 20, officials said on Tuesday. In the first incident, a passenger arriving from Bangkok in the early hours of July 15 was intercepted, and 610 grams of hydroponic weed were found concealed in his trolley bag. In the following two days, two more passengers from Bangkok were apprehended with 5.25 kg and 1.45 kg of hydroponic weed, respectively. In a separate case, a passenger bound for Riyadh was caught carrying 99 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine phosphate, a banned narcotic substance. All four individuals were arrested under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway, customs officials said.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Mumbai Airport Makes It To Top 10 Globally, What Makes It Better Than South Korea's Incheon?
India's very own Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has proudly taken the ninth spot. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has made India proud by securing the ninth spot in Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Airports list. This global recognition places Mumbai ahead of South Korea's Incheon Airport and confirms its place among the world's top aviation hubs, as per TOI. The award is based on feedback from seasoned travellers who rated airports on factors like connectivity, design, comfort, facilities, dining options, and entertainment. Mumbai impressed with its sleek design, efficient services, and traveller-friendly infrastructure. Who Topped the List? Istanbul Airport bagged the number one position for the second year in a row, with a remarkable score of 98.57, an improvement from last year's 95.79. The airport is praised for its modern layout, excellent connectivity, and seamless passenger experience. Other top-ranking airports include: Four out of the top five airports are based in the Middle East, showing the region's strong focus on high-quality air travel. The list also features airports from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Finland, and South Korea — with Mumbai standing tall among them. Mumbai Airport: All You Need To Know Operated by Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) under Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, the airport has consistently upgraded its facilities and passenger experience. Recently, it became India's first and the world's third airport to receive Level 5 Accreditation for Airport Customer Experience — the highest recognition by Airports Council International. This honour reflects Mumbai's world-class dining, smooth navigation, cleanliness, and overall passenger satisfaction. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 10:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
