The World’s 100 Best Airports · 2026
The Best Airports in India
5 of the 100 airports in The World’s 100 Best Airports 2026 are in India. The highest placed is Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, at number 5 in the world. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai (number 10) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad (number 16) follow.
Mumbai and Delhi
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport spreads across the Santacruz and Sahar suburbs of Mumbai and has two passenger terminals. Its large interiors include art installations, with dining and shopping areas. Indira Gandhi International Airport serves Delhi with domestic and international terminals, and its Terminal 1 has been redeveloped. Lounges and decorative interiors are among its features.
Bengaluru and Hyderabad
Kempegowda International Airport serves Bengaluru and is set among greenery, with bamboo-lined interiors. Its terminals are well signed, with many shops and restaurants. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport serves Hyderabad in green surroundings near the Outer Ring Road. Its large terminal building is naturally lit and includes a children's play area, a lounge and charging points.
Kochi
Cochin International Airport lies at Nedumbassery and serves Kochi, the gateway to Kerala. Its building follows traditional Kerala style, with sloping roofs and wooden pillars. Duty-free shopping, dining and cultural dance performances are available inside.
Airports
Best by region
- The NordicsHelsinki AirportHelsinki, FinlandN° 18
- EuropeLennart Meri Tallinn AirportTallinn, EstoniaN° 15
- AsiaSingapore Changi AirportSingapore, SingaporeN° 1
- The Middle EastHamad International AirportDoha, QatarN° 2
- North AmericaTampa International AirportTampa, United StatesN° 7
- Latin AmericaHercílio Luz International AirportFlorianópolis, BrazilN° 8
- AfricaCape Town International AirportCape Town, South AfricaN° 49
- OceaniaAdelaide AirportAdelaide, AustraliaN° 42



