Mumbai Airport Shines Globally Again

Consistent Global Recognition

Mumbai Airport Shines Globally Again: Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has earned a spot in the World’s Top 10 International Airports in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025. This is the third consecutive year it has achieved this honor, making it the only Indian airport on the list with a score of 84.23.

This recognition is a testament to India’s increasing standards in airport operations, passenger services, and technological innovations.

How the Rankings Work

The Travel + Leisure Awards are based on a global survey where nearly 180,000 readers cast over 650,000 votes. Airports are rated on:

• Passenger satisfaction
• Design and innovation
• Ease of navigation
• Dining and amenities

CSMIA was ranked 9th globally, competing with aviation giants like Istanbul, Changi, and Hamad International Airports.

Why This Matters for India

Being in the top 10 airports positions Mumbai as a global aviation hub.

It also boosts confidence in India’s capacity to handle high passenger volumes while offering world-class facilities. This recognition enhances India’s tourism appeal, aids trade and investment, and supports the larger goal of making India a global air transit center.

Static GK fact: Mumbai’s CSMIA was formerly known as Sahar International Airport before being renamed in honor of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

CSMIA’s Impressive Scale

CSMIA spans over 1,900 acres and handled 55.12 million passengers in FY 2024–25. With 1,000 air traffic movements daily, the airport offers direct flights to 121 destinations — 54 international and 67 domestic.

Technology and Innovation at the Core

Several technological upgrades have contributed to the airport’s success:

• DigiYatra and FTI-TTP enable biometric, paperless check-ins.
• A new AOCC (Airport Operations Control Centre) improves real-time monitoring.
• 68 e-gates speed up security and entry processes.
• Self-service kiosks enhance passenger convenience.

Static GK Tip: The DigiYatra initiative was launched by the Government of India to digitize air travel and enhance security while simplifying check-ins.

Award-Winning Experience

CSMIA has bagged several awards:

• Level 5 ACI Customer Experience Accreditation – first in India, third globally.
• Best Airport in Asia-Pacific (Over 40 Million Passengers) – for 8 years consecutively.

These awards reflect consistent efforts to maintain high service quality and passenger comfort.

Who Operates Mumbai Airport?

The airport is operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL).

• Adani Airport Holdings Ltd holds 74% ownership.
• Airports Authority of India (AAI) holds 26%.

Static GK fact: The Adani Group is India’s largest private airport operator, managing seven major airports, including Lucknow, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad.

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