South African airports, Cape Town International Airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, King Phalo Airport and Bram Fischer International Airport have been recognised at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Award for their exceptional performances.
According to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), “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.”
According to ACSA, the airports were awarded in the following categories:
- Cape Town International Airport – Best Airport in Africa for 11 consecutive years, Best Airport Staff and Cleanest Airport.
- R. Tambo International Airport – 2nd Best Airport in Africa, with Intercontinental O.R. Tambo airport hotel ranked among the Top 5 Airport Hotels in Africa.
- King Shaka International Airport – 4th Best Airport in Africa, 2nd Best Regional Airport, and Top 10 globally (5-10 million passengers).
- Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport – 4th Best Regional Airport.
- King Phalo Airport – 6th Best Regional Airport.
- Bram Fischer International Airport – 5th Best Regional Airport.
Acting Group Executive, Operations Management, ACSA, Ms. Fani Mphaphuli said: “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.”