In a new achievement added to the balance of Bahrain International Airport achievements after its impressive success in the Sky Trex Awards 2024, Bahrain Airport Company, the authority responsible for managing and operating Bahrain International Airport, announced the crowning of Bahrain International Airport with three awards for the year 2025, including the title of “Cleaning the World Airports” for the category of airports that receives up to 25 million passengers annually, in addition to the “Cleaner Airport Airport Award in the Middle East”. The airport also received a global appreciation as “the best airport in the world in the category of 5-10 million passengers.” These achievements reflect the airport’s commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience for travelers, and its relentless endeavor to maintain the highest international standards in all aspects of its operational operations.
In addition, Bahrain International Airport won many other distinguished classifications in the 2025 Skytrax Awards, which enhances its global leading position in the experience of travelers. The airport ranked third as the best airport in the world in terms of passport services, which reflects the efficiency of passport procedures and focus on customer service. The airport also won the third place among the best airports in the Middle East, making it at the forefront of the distinctive airports in the region. Moreover, Bahrain International Airport ranked fourth globally as the best airport in the world in delivery of luggage, indicating the provision of reliable and smooth luggage handling services. The airport ranked fifth globally in the category of airports most suitable for families, reflecting its commitment to creating an ideal environment for families.
The awards were presented during the International Airport Awards ceremony held at the Passengers Terminal Expo in Madrid, Spain, on April 9, 2025, where the award was received on behalf of Bahrain International Airport, Mr. Iyad Ismail, Executive Vice President of Utilities Management at Bahrain Airport Company. It is worth noting that these prizes, which include the title of cleaner in the world in the category of airports that serve up to 25 million passengers annually, the title of cleaner in the Middle East, and the title of the best airport in the world within the category of 5-10 million passengers, reflects the commitment of Bahrain International Airport to upgrade the standards of hygiene and efficiency and meet the aspirations of passengers.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Air Group, Mr. Khaled Hussein Taqi, expressed the pride and pride of the Gulf Air Group (the leading group in the aviation sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the only owner of Bahrain Airport Company) with this achievement, saying: “This tripartite victory is a moment of pride for the Gulf Air Group, as it reflects the commitment of the Bahrain Airport Company to guarantee a safe, clean and attractive environment for travelers, while achieving excellence in all aspects of operations of the airport. Awards with the sincere efforts made by our team, which highlights the strategic importance of Bahrain International Airport in strengthening the Kingdom’s position on the global map.
For his part, Mr. Edward Playstide, CEO of Sky Trax, congratulated Bahrain International Airport on this achievement, and commented: “There is no doubt that cleaning standards play a major role in achieving customer satisfaction as part of their experience at the airport. On this occasion, we are pleased to congratulate Bahrain International Airport on this wonderful achievement that deserves praise, as its continuous commitment to international standards for the quality of the airport services is a model It is followed. “
International Airports Awards 2025
International Airports Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the airport sector, where the winning airports are chosen based on customer vote in the largest global annual survey of customer satisfaction for their experiences in airports. These awards are a standard of quality in the airport sector globally, where customer service and airport facilities are evaluated in more than 500 airports around the world.
Global Airports Awards 2025 are based on international airports surveying questionnaires that were completed by travelers from more than 100 different nationalities during the period from August 2024 to February 2025.
The poll assesses customer experience in all aspects related to airport services and facilities, starting with the travel registration service, access to trips and shopping facilities, to security services, immigration and passports procedures, and departure from the portal.
On this occasion, the Bahrain Airport Company goes with sincere appreciation and gratitude to all its employees, its cleaning teams, and its operating partners, for their serious endeavors in employing advanced hygiene technologies and maintaining strict hygiene protocols and efficiency of operations through all airport services. As the main gate to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Airport Company is committed to enhancing the experience of travelers at Bahrain International Airport, and supporting the Kingdom’s vision to achieve the excellence and prosperity of the aviation and air transport sector in Bahrain.
