Download HOI appNew Delhi, April 10, 2025: Delhi Airport has been recognized as the Best Airport in India and South Asia at the prestigious 2025 World Airport Awards by Skytrax. Operated and managed by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a consortium led by GMR Airports Limited (GAL), Delhi Airport has improved its global ranking to 32 in 2025 from 36 in 2024, showcasing its continued growth and excellence. In addition to this recognition, Delhi Airport is placed at 8th spot among the world’s top 10 best airports in the 70+ million passenger category.
This marks the seventh consecutive year (2019–2025) that Delhi Airport has reaffirmed its status as a world-class aviation hub. Through continuous innovation, technology adoption, and future-ready initiatives, Delhi Airport remains on a steadfast path of progress.
The awards were presented at an official ceremony during the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Madrid, Spain, on April 9, 2025. The World Airport Awards, conducted by the global air transport rating organization Skytrax, are based on passenger feedback, assessing airport facilities, service excellence, and overall traveler experience.
The awards are determined through the World Airport Survey, with questionnaires completed by passengers from over 100 nationalities during a seven-month survey period.
Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of DIAL, said: "We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Airport in India and South Asia for the seventh time in a row. This award reaffirms our position as a world-class airport and motivates us to continue our unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience at Delhi Airport. Each year, Delhi Airport has enhanced its facilities, services, and technology to strengthen our leadership in the industry. We dedicate this achievement to our passengers, stakeholders, and employees, whose dedication and hard work continue to make Delhi Airport a global benchmark in aviation excellence."
Delhi Airport continues to invest in infrastructure development, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements, ensuring a seamless and efficient journey for millions of travelers. With a focus on innovation and passenger-centric services, Delhi Airport remains a key gateway connecting India to the world.
About GMR Airports Limited (Formerly GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited)
GMR Airports Limited (GAL) is a leading global airport platform company with over two decades of experience in designing, constructing, and operating world-class sustainable airports. Under the brand name “GMR AERO”, it offers pioneering aviation solutions in retail, aero services, and real estate. Groupe ADP joined the journey in 2020 as a strategic partner and is now a co-promoter in GAL.
As a platform business, GAL also provides a range of aero services including Duty Free, Retail, F&B, Cargo, Car Parking, O&M, and PMC services. Through its innovative Aerotropolis concept, it develops cutting-edge airport cities giving shape to best-in-class real estate developments in South Asia. GAL operates India's largest third-party Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility through its subsidiary, GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Limited ensuring operational excellence across the Asia Pacific region.
GMR Innovex, a GMR Group entity, is developing and introducing a range of digital solutions to enhance the passenger journey and airport experience. Through GMR Aero Academy and GMR School of Aviation, the company is creating the talent pool necessary to drive the growth of the aviation sector in India (the third largest in the world).
As the largest private airport operator in Asia and the second-largest globally, GAL served over 121 million passengers in FY24 with a steadfast commitment to excellence in airport management as reflected in its consistent rankings for services by ACI and Skytrax. With a robust presence in India and Southeast Asia, the company operates key gateways such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa and Medan airports, while extending its technical services to Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. GAL is also developing transformative projects like the greenfield airports in Bhogapuram (Visakhapatnam), India, and Crete, Greece.
GMR Group, the promoter of GAL has a significant presence in Energy, Transportation, Urban Infrastructure, and Sports. Through its CSR arm, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, GMR supports local communities, reflecting its commitment to improving quality of life by enhancing skills, providing education, and developing healthcare infrastructure and services.
Groupe ADP develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly, and Paris-Le Bourget. In 2023, the group handled through its brand Paris Aéroport 99.7 million passengers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly, and nearly 336.4 million passengers in airports in France and abroad. Boasting an exceptional geographic location and a major catchment area, the Group is pursuing its strategy of adapting and modernizing its terminal facilities and upgrading the quality of services; the group also intends to develop its retail and real estate businesses. In 2023, group revenue stood at €5,495 million and net income at €631 million.
For further information about GMR Group, visit http://www.gmrgroup.in
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