For the third time, Doha’s Hamad International Airport was named World’s Best Airport at the awards in Germany this week
Known as the gateway to Qatar, Hamad International Airport is known for its Instagram-friendly spaces and excellent service. At this year’s prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, the airport once again was named World’s Best Airport, also clinching the title of World’s Best Airport Shopping for the second time in a row as well as Best Airport in the Middle East for the tenth consecutive year.
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Hamad International Airport will soon celebrate its 10th year of operations, hitting a milestone of an exceptional surge in passenger traffic in 2023 with over 45 million passengers, surpassing the momentum during the historic FIFA World Cup the year before by 31 per cent.
“This is a remarkable achievement for Hamad International Airport, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of operational excellence,” says Qatar Airways group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, who is responsible for spearheading Hamad International Airport’s development and growth over the past decade.
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“It is a testament to the dedication of our team and partners, who have contributed to providing passengers with the finest travel experience. Our continuous investment in our facilities and pioneering initiatives in retail and hospitality within a single expansive terminal has made this achievement possible.”