BIA achieves triple win at Skytrax World Airport Awards

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has announced that BIA has won three awards at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

 

BIA was named the "World's Cleanest Airport" and the "Middle East's Cleanest Airport" among airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually.

 

In addition, Bahrain International Airport earned several other notable rankings at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, further solidifying its reputation as a global leader in passenger experience.

 

BIA achieved 3rd place for the World’s Best Immigration Service, reflecting its efficient and customer-focused immigration processes, and ranked 3rd among the Best Airports in the Middle East, highlighting its leadership in regional airport excellence.

 

Furthermore, BIA secured 4th place globally for the World’s Best Airport for Baggage Delivery, demonstrating its dedication to providing reliable and seamless baggage handling services.

 

 BIA was also ranked 5th in the World’s Most Family-Friendly Airports category, showcasing its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for families.

 

The awards were presented at the World Airport Awards held at Passengers Terminal Expo in Madrid, Spain on April 09, 2025. 

 

The accolades were accepted by BAC’s Vice President of Facility Management, Eyad Ismaeel, who represented BIA at the ceremony.

 

Receiving recognition as the World’s Cleanest Airport amongst airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, Middle East’s Cleanest Airport and World’s Best Airport Serving 5-10 Million Passengers reinforces BIA’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and passenger satisfaction.

 

Gulf Air Group Chairman, Khalid Hussain Taqi, commented, “This triple win is a proud moment for the Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group and the sole owner of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). It reflects Bahrain Airport Company’s commitment to providing travellers with a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, while achieving excellence across all aspects of airport operations. These awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of our teams and highlight Bahrain International Airport’s strategic importance in enhancing the Kingdom’s position on the global stage.”

 

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “With cleanliness standards being a major driver of customer satisfaction during their airport experience, we congratulate Bahrain International Airport on this fabulous achievement, for delivering the highest standards on a consistent basis.” -TradeArabia News Service