Thu 19 March 2026
Airports Company South Africa Celebrates Outstanding Recognition at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Media Statement | 19 March 2026
Airports Company South Africa Celebrates Outstanding Recognition at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Passenger Terminal EXPO • London, United Kingdom • 18 March 2026
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to announce its exceptional performance at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, during the Passenger Terminal EXPO in London, United Kingdom. With multiple airports across its network receiving top honours and rankings, these accolades reaffirm ACSA's commitment to delivering world-class airport infrastructure, operational excellence, and an outstanding passenger experience.
Cape Town International Airport
Best Airport in Africa
11th
Consecutive Year
Best Airport Staff
In Africa
Cleanest Airport
In Africa
This remarkable achievement underscores Cape Town International Airport's consistent dedication to service excellence and passenger satisfaction.
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Best Airport in Africa
2nd
Top 5 Airport Hotels in Africa
InterContinental JHB O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel
King Shaka International Airport
Best Airport in Africa
4th
Best Regional Airport in Africa
2nd
Global Rank (5–10M Pax Category)
10th
Regional Airport Recognition
| Airport | Regional Ranking in Africa |
|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | 2nd Best Regional Airport in Africa |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | 5th Best Regional Airport in Africa |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | 4th Best Regional Airport in Africa |
| King Phalo Airport | 6th Best Regional Airport in Africa |
“These prestigious recognitions from the Skytrax World Airport Awards are a powerful affirmation of the dedication, resilience, and professionalism of our employees, partners, and stakeholders across the country. We are immensely proud of our people, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver safe, efficient, and seamless travel experiences to millions of passengers. These awards not only celebrate excellence but also inspire us to continue raising the bar as we position South Africa as a leading aviation hub on the African continent.”
Ms. Fani Mphaphuli
Acting Group Executive: Operations Management, ACSA
The Skytrax World Airport Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious accolades in the aviation industry, based on the world’s largest annual airport customer satisfaction survey. The awards recognise excellence across key performance indicators, including customer service, cleanliness, efficiency, and overall passenger experience. ACSA’s continued success at these awards reflects its strategic focus on operational excellence, infrastructure development, and customer-centric innovation.
About Airports Company South Africa
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is a state-owned company mandated to own, manage, operate and develop South Africa’s principal airports. Established in 1993, ACSA operates nine airports, including major international gateways such as OR Tambo, Cape Town, and King Shaka International. The organisation plays a strategic role in enabling trade, tourism, and regional economic transformation. The company is majority-owned by the South African Government, with minority shareholding from the Public Investment Corporation, employee trusts, and empowerment investors.