Mumbai: CSMIA Only Indian Airport In Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Global Top 10 List
Mumbai: CSMIA Only Indian Airport In Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Global Top 10 List
Mumbai, 24 July 2025: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, has added yet another feather in its cap by being named among the top 10 airports in the world by Travel + Leisure’s prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025 under the category of ‘Readers’ 10 Favourite International Airports of 2025’. As the only Indian airport to feature on the list for the third consecutive year, this global recognition reflects CSMIA’s continued commitment to building a future-ready, tech-enabled and sustainability-driven aviation ecosystem that prioritises seamless passenger experiences. With an impressive reader score of 84.23, the airport was lauded for its world-class hospitality, thoughtful amenities, vibrant retail and F&B offerings and immersive ambience. This recognition highlights CSMIA’s consistent efforts in aligning with global standards and responding to evolving traveller expectations.
Spread over 1,900 acres, CSMIA currently holds the distinction of being the world’s busiest single-runway airport and India’s second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic. Featuring a unique cross-runway configuration, CSMIA manages close to 1,000 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) daily. The airport offers passengers direct connectivity to approximately 54 international destinations and 67 domestic locations, served by around 51 international airlines and 7 domestic carriers. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the airport managed passenger traffic of around 55.12 million travellers.
Over the past year, CSMIA has rolled out a host of transformative measures designed to boost passenger satisfaction and streamline operations. Among these advancements are the broader integration of DigiYatra and FTI-TTP, enabling a completely paperless, biometric-based travel experience.
Aligning with its Digital First philosophy, CSMIA recently launched a cutting-edge Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) to streamline operations, introduced 68 electronic gates to enable faster passenger movement in the terminal, implemented self-service kiosks for quicker check-in processes, and launched a digital payment system for effortless access to its Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facility.
CSMIA has elevated its dining and retail offerings with an enticing blend of international and local gourmet options for passengers. In addition, the airport has strengthened its commitment to sustainability through carbon-conscious infrastructure and energy-efficient systems. Reinforcing its position as a leader in service excellence, CSMIA emerged as the first airport in India and only the third in the world to receive the Level 5 ACI accreditation- the highest global standard for customer experience and airport service quality.
CSMIA recognises the ever-evolving expectations of the modern traveller and continues to go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional airport experience. Through focused efforts and a commitment to innovation, the airport has embraced digitisation to reduce wait times, streamline operations, and ensure smooth passenger movement. Its inclusion in this prestigious list stands as a testament to CSMIA’s remarkable growth and unwavering dedication to providing world-class service, safety, and hospitality.
About Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards survey:
Curated through votes by seasoned global travellers, Travel + Leisure’s annual list recognises airports that go beyond operational efficiency to deliver memorable travel experiences. CSMIA’s consistent inclusion underscores its commitment to elevating every journey.
Each year, for the World’s Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure invites readers to share their opinions on the finest travel experiences worldwide – from top hotels, resorts, and cities to cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more. In 2025, nearly 180,000 readers participated, marking a 25% increase from pre-pandemic voting levels. Collectively, they cast over 657,000 votes across more than 8,700 unique properties and destinations.
