Bangalore Airport Named 'Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia' at Skytrax Awards for the Third Consecutive Year

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has really cemented its reputation with this latest recognition. Being named “Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia” for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 is impressive on its own, but the fact that BLR also climbed from 48th to 41st in the global rankings shows it’s steadily moving into the league of the world’s top airports.

Key Achievements
- Regional Excellence: Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia (third year running).
- Global Standing: Now ranked 41st worldwide, up seven places.
- Passenger Experience: Named Best Airport in Arrivals Globally for the fourth time.
- Terminal 2: First in India to earn a 5-star Skytrax rating.

Sustainability & Inclusivity:
- Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation (highest level).
- Level 3 Accessibility Accreditation.

Growth & Impact
- Passenger Traffic: 43.82 million passengers in 2025.
- Cargo Operations: 520,985 metric tonnes handled in 2025.
- Hub Role: Expanding network and infrastructure to strengthen its position as a key transfer hub in South Asia.

Leadership Voices
- Hari Marar (CEO, BIAL): Recognition reflects BLR’s long-term vision—combining design, technology, and sustainability to create seamless journeys.
- Edward Plaisted (CEO, Skytrax): Terminal 2 has elevated BLR’s reputation, positioning it among the region’s most recognisable airports.

This combination of passenger-centric design, sustainability leadership, and operational scale is what’s pushing BLR Airport into the global spotlight.