IGA Istanbul Airport has once again been named the “World's Best Airport" by the readers of Travel + Leisure, one of the world's most prestigious travel and lifestyle publications.
The recognition comes as part of the magazine's annual World's Best Awards survey, reaffirming IGA Istanbul Airport's global leadership for the second year in a row. The airport achieved an outstanding score of 98.57, surpassing its impressive rating of 95.79 from last year.
“This year's result is particularly remarkable," Travel + Leisure stated, “considering IGA Istanbul Airport ranked seventh in 2023 with a reader score of 83.36."
The award ceremony was held at the magazine's headquarters in New York City and brought together global industry leaders and distinguished guests. The award was presented to IGA Istanbul Airport's Corporate Communications Director Gökhan Şengül by Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline Gifford.
“We are truly honored that the services we provide at IGA Istanbul Airport are recognized not only for operational excellence but also for their cultural value. It is especially meaningful for us that Turkish culture—known for its hospitality, refinement, and service that exceeds global standards—is represented through our airport," said Şengül.
According to Travel + Leisure, airports were evaluated based on several criteria, including accessibility, check-in experience, security procedures, dining options, shopping facilities, and overall design.
IGA Istanbul Airport—the first airport in Türkiye to be featured in the magazine's rankings when it debuted in 2021—continues to set global benchmarks in passenger experience. Following IGA Istanbul Airport in this year's top ten were leading hubs from Singapore, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Japan, India, and Hong Kong—highlighting IGA Istanbul Airport's outstanding position on the world stage.
IGA Istanbul Airport was Europe's second-busiest airport last year and began simultaneous triple-runway operations this April, further enhancing its operational capacity.