Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport In India Achieves Unprecedented Victory, Dominating The Global Scene As ‘Best For Arrivals’ For Three Years

Published on March 19, 2025

Passengers frequently praise BLR Airport for its seamless and efficient arrival process.

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been recognized with the 2024 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for being the ‘Best Airport for Arrivals Worldwide.’ This is the third year in a row that the airport has earned this prestigious accolade, as announced in a press release from Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) on Monday, March 17. ACI World, a globally acknowledged program, assesses airports using passenger feedback, considering factors such as comfort, convenience, cleanliness, and service quality.

Passengers have frequently praised Bengaluru Airport for its efficient and smooth arrival process, which features expedited immigration and customs checks, quick baggage claim, fast Wi-Fi, and a seamless flow that ensures a stress-free arrival. The consistently positive feedback regarding the airport’s cleanliness has enhanced the overall experience, offering travelers added comfort and convenience.

Here are 10 Unique Facts About Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport:

1. Opening in May 2008, Kempegowda Airport was established as a solution to the growing congestion at the old HAL Airport, the city’s first commercial airport. It is named after Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bengaluru.
2. Kempegowda Airport is Karnataka’s first airport to be fully powered by solar energy.
3. Ranked as the third busiest airport in India, following Delhi and Mumbai, it holds the position of the 25th busiest airport in Asia and 56th in the world.
4. The airport is proud to be home to India’s first all-women fire-fighting team.
5. It has developed a 50-kilometer stretch of road made from recycled plastic waste.
6. The T2 terminal is a cultural hub, showcasing 60 works by 43 Indian artists.
7. In 2019, it became the only airport in South India to feature parallel runways.
8. The airport boasts a groundbreaking sensory room at Terminal 2, designed to accommodate travelers with neurodivergent conditions or sensory sensitivities.
9. Kempegowda Airport is the first in India to earn Level 1 certification under the Airports Council International (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Programme, supporting those with hidden disabilities.
10. The airport features the Tiger Wings, a massive vertical garden with 630 native plant species, making it a key biodiversity hotspot.