ACI EUROPE BEST AIRPORT AWARDS 2025
Showcase your excellence – Be recognised as the Best European Airport
The ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards celebrate airport excellence across Europe. Whether you’re a major hub or a regional airport, this is your opportunity to showcase your achievements and gain industry recognition.
Free Submission
No entry fees apply.
Open to All Airports
Regardless of your size, you have an opportunity to win.
Visibility Boost
Get your airport name-checked in the media flurry generated by the announcement.
Demonstrating Excellence
Highlight your airport’s achievements, benchmark against industry leaders, and earn the recognition you deserve.
Prestigious Awards Ceremony
Winners will be celebrated on 19 June 2025 at the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly in Athens, Greece.
Independent High Profile Jury
Independent judging process with a jury of top industry stakeholders, including the European Commission, EUROCONTROL, ITF, ECAC, SESAR JU, and more.
AWARD CATEGORIES AT A GLANCE
This award shows that we are doing a great job, and it makes us even more determined to keep up our high standards. Winning the Best Airport Award has also been a useful tool to strengthen the image of the airport and the quality of its services.
Torino Airport - 2024 winner of the Best Airport Award: under 5 million pax/year
Receiving recognition is always rewarding, but recognition received during challenging moments is particularly motivating, as it serves as a reminder that dedication, commitment, and ambition do not go unnoticed.
Malta International Airport - 2024 winner of the Best Airport Award: 5-10 million pax/year
This achievement has fostered a strong sense of pride, boosting morale and reinforcing our reputation as a leading airport. It has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase our achievements, gain industry-wide recognition, and inspire ongoing excellence.
London Luton Airport - 2024 winner of the Best Airport Award: 10-25 million pax/year
This prestigious recognition has not only boosted the airport's reputation but also highlighted its commitment to excellence in service, innovation, and passenger experience. The award has inspired the airport staff to maintain high standards and continuously improve operations.
Oslo Airport - 2024 winner of the Best Airport Award: 25-40 million pax/year
This recognition reinforced our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and our ambitious sustainability vision. This prestigious award has further motivated our team to continue striving for the enhancement of passenger experience, operational excellence and forward-thinking initiatives.
Athens International Airport - 2023 winner of the Best Airport Award: 25-40 million pax/year
This recognition has inspired our team to continue pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the aviation industry. The award has not only elevated our global reputation but also strengthened our resolve to remain a leader in airport innovation and customer care.
iGA Istanbul Airport - 2024 winner of the Best Airport Award: over 40 million pax/year
This achievement confirms our ability to adapt to rapid technological changes and take airport services to the next level. The award motivates us to continue investing in digital solutions and innovations that bring tangible benefits to our customers.
Prague Airport - 2023 winner of the Digital Transformation Award
This recognition has been an efficient way to highlight the airport’s involvement and commitment towards environment, and more specifically decarbonisation, and to valorise the efforts of Toulon Hyères Airport to manage and reduce its carbon emissions.
Toulon-Hyères Airport - 2024 winner of the Eco-Innovation Award
This is a really important recognition not only for Hermes but also for our people - to see that our collective efforts and progressive practices are evaluated and recognised by international bodies such as ACI EUROPE.
Hermes Airports - 2019 & 2024 winner of the HR Excellence Award
MEET THE JURY
Filip Cornelis
Director for Aviation
European Commission
Angela Gittens
Former Director General
ACI World
Andreas Boschen
Executive Director
SESAR Joint Undertaking
Patricia Reverdy
Executive Secretary
ECAC
Raúl Medina Caballero
Director General
EUROCONTROL
Holly Miles
Editor
International Airport Review
Mark Pilling
Aviation Journalist & Editor
AMP Mark Pilling Ltd.
Florian Guillermet
Executive Director
EASA
AWARD CATEGORIES
Best Airport by Traffic Size
Special focus on challenges of growth
Airports will compete based on their 2024 passenger traffic:
- Under 5 million passengers
- 5-10 million passengers
- 10-25 million passengers
- 25-40 million passengers
- Over 40 million passengers
With 2024 passenger traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels and further growth expected in 2025, airports are facing new challenges in operations, sustainability, passenger experience, security, financial resilience, and staff wellbeing. This award recognises those excelling in tackling the challenges of growth – or lack thereof.
In partnership with Airport Carbon Accreditation
This award recognises an airport that has elevated its environmental management through innovation. Airports can submit projects under the following categories:
- Climate Change
- Noise Management
- Biodiversity & Wildlife Management
- Circular Economy
Past Winners: Toulon-Hyères Airport (2024), Gatwick Airport (2023), Bristol & iGA Istanbul Airports (2022).
In partnership with SESAR Joint Undertaking
This award recognises airports that have embraced digital innovation to enhance safety, capacity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Winners will have implemented cutting-edge solutions aligned with the SESAR Joint Undertaking vision of making European airspace the most efficient and eco-friendly in the world.
Past Winners: Rome Fiumicino Airport (2024), Prague Airport (2023), London City Airport (2022).
In partnership with ACI EUROPE HR & Leadership Forum
This award celebrates an outstanding HR department that has demonstrated leadership in workforce management. The 2025 focus is on Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI).
Past Winners: Hermes Airports (2024), Bologna Airport (2023), iGA Istanbul Airport (2022).
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Submissions are free of charge.
Awards Ceremony: 19 June 2025 at the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress & General Assembly in Athens.
Submission Deadline: 2 May 2025
All ACI EUROPE members in good standing are eligible to apply for multiple awards.
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