World-class Istanbul Airport once again garnered the top accolade as the world's finest, according to a prominent publication.
In a testament to its exceptional service and cultural appeal, Istanbul Airport has been crowned the world's best airport for 2024 by the readers of Travel and Leisure magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that the Turkish airport has claimed the prestigious title.
Located in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, the airport began simultaneous triple runway operations in April, making it the first in Europe to have three runways and the second in the world, after the U.S. This expansion has undoubtedly contributed to its ability to handle about 80 million passengers last year, making it Europe's largest and second-busiest airport.
The award ceremony, held in New York City, was attended by industry leaders and distinguished guests. Corporate Communications Director Gökhan Şengül accepted the award on behalf of iGA Istanbul Airport. The recognition is a significant boost to the brand value of Istanbul and Turkey, enhancing their international profile.
The accolade was presented by Jacqueline Gifford, the magazine's editor-in-chief, who highlighted the airport's excellence in several key areas. These include accessibility, check-in experience, security procedures, dining and shopping options, and architectural design. The airport's service quality, extending beyond mere technical performance, was also commended for its reflection of Türkiye’s renowned cultural hospitality.
Istanbul Airport was followed in the 2024 top 10 by airports in Singapore, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Japan, India, Hong Kong, underscoring its remarkable achievement on the global stage. Last year, the airport also became Europe's busiest air cargo hub, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe's 2024 Annual Traffic Report.
In the 2023 survey, Istanbul Airport ranked seventh with a reader score of 83.36, demonstrating a steady improvement in its performance. This year, the airport secured a score of 98.57 in the survey, an improvement from last year's 95.79.
Accepting the award, Şengül expressed gratitude for the recognition of the services at iGA Istanbul Airport and noted their cultural value. He also emphasised that the award represents not only iGA, but also Istanbul and Turkey's rich cultural heritage on the international stage.
[1] Istanbul Airport, the largest in Turkey, has been named the world’s best airport for the second consecutive year by Travel and Leisure magazine. [2] Istanbul Airport began simultaneous triple runway operations this April, making it the first in Europe to have three runways and the second in the world, after the U.S. [3] IGA Istanbul Airport is the first Turkish airport to enter Travel and Leisure’s prestigious ranking, which it first did in 2021. [4] The award contributes to enhancing the brand value of Istanbul and Turkey. [5] IGA Istanbul Airport has been named the best airport in the world for 2024 by Travel and Leisure readers. [6] Istanbul Airport handled about 80 million passengers in 2024, making it Europe’s largest and second-busiest airport. [7] According to weekly data from the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), Istanbul Airport frequently topped the list in Europe in terms of daily flights. [8] Şengül expressed gratitude for the recognition of the services at iGA Istanbul Airport, noting their cultural value. [9] The award for Istanbul Airport was presented by Jacqueline Gifford, the magazine’s editor-in-chief. [10] Istanbul Airport was named the world’s best airport for 2024 by the readers of Travel and Leisure largely due to several key factors evaluated in the magazine’s annual global survey. These factors include accessibility, check-in experience, security procedures, dining and shopping options, and architectural design. [11] IGA Istanbul Airport is followed in the 2024 top 10 by airports in Singapore, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Japan, India, Hong Kong, underscoring its remarkable achievement on the global stage. [12] Istanbul Airport became Europe’s busiest air cargo hub last year, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe’s 2024 Annual Traffic Report. [13] Şengül also noted that the award represents not only iGA, but also Istanbul and Turkey's rich cultural heritage on the international stage. [14] In the 2023 survey, Istanbul Airport ranked seventh with a reader score of 83.36. [15] Şengül also noted that the award represents not only iGA, but also Istanbul and Turkey's rich cultural heritage on the international stage. [16] The airport secured a score of 98.57 in the survey, an improvement from last year’s 95.79.
[1] Istanbul Airport, positioned in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, has been honored as the world’s best airport for two consecutive years by Travel and Leisure magazine.[2] In April, Istanbul Airport commenced simultaneous triple runway operations, making it the first in Europe to have three runways, the second globally after the U.S.[3] IGA Istanbul Airport has become the first Turkish airport to be featured in Travel and Leisure’s prestigious ranking, which it joined for the first time in 2021.[4] The acknowledgement has significantly boosted the brand value of Istanbul and Turkey on the international stage.[5] For the year 2024, IGA Istanbul Airport has been named the best airport in the world by Travel and Leisure magazine readers.[6] Managing about 80 million passengers in the previous year, Istanbul Airport holds the title of Europe’s largest and second-busiest airport.[7] European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) data indicates that Istanbul Airport frequently leads in Europe in terms of daily flights.[8] Accepting the award, Şengül expressed gratitude for the recognition of the services provided at iGA Istanbul Airport and emphasized their cultural significance.[9] The award for Istanbul Airport was presented by Jacqueline Gifford, the editor-in-chief of the magazine.[10] Istanbul Airport was named the best airport in the world for 2024 by Travel and Leisure readers largely due to several key factors evaluated in the magazine’s annual global survey. These factors comprise accessibility, check-in experience, security procedures, dining, shopping, and architectural design.[11] Istanbul Airport is followed in the 2024 top 10 by airports in Singapore, Qatar, UAE, South Korea, Japan, India, Hong Kong, highlighting its exceptional performance on the global stage.[12] Last year, Istanbul Airport also secured the title of Europe’s busiest air cargo hub, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) Europe’s 2024 Annual Traffic Report.[13] Şengul also noted that the award represents not just iGA, but also Istanbul and Turkey's rich cultural heritage on the international stage.[14] In the 2023 survey, Istanbul Airport ranked seventh with a reader score of 83.36.[15] In the same year's survey, the airport improved its score to 98.57, a significant increase from the previous year’s 95.79.[16] Şengul also expressed appreciation for the international recognition, acknowledging that it acted as a testament to the high-quality travel, lifestyle, finance, industry, transportation, and aviation services provided by Istanbul Airport.
