After its success in 2021 and 2022, iGA Istanbul Airport has once again secured the 'Airport of the Year' award at the Air Transport Awards, one of the most prestigious events in the global aviation sector.

iGA Istanbul Airport, Türkiye's premier international gateway, has been honored with the prestigious 'Airport of the Year' award at the esteemed Air Transport Awards, recognizing excellence in 14 key categories within the aviation industry.

Winners were selected by a voting process involving over 4,000 readers and leading executives in the aviation industry, with the voting being held by the aviation authorities. Singapore Changi, Dubai, Lisbon, and Doha Airports are among the previous years' winners of this competition. iGA Istanbul Airport has achieved a historic milestone as the first airport to win the Best Airport award in three consecutive years. This award ceremony was held in Montreal.

Awards are presented to individuals, institutions, and companies that contribute significantly to the development of the industry.

The Air Transport Awards ceremony is held in partnership with Hermes – Air Transport Organization and ATN (Air Transport News), while the selection committee is comprised of leading aviation organizations such as Airports Council International (ACI), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The voting process for Air Transport News is held every year by experts from around the world, who provide valuable insight on issues such as travel and accommodation.

"We have successfully concluded another year of achievements in the aviation sector."

In his remarks on their achievement of once again winning the 'Airport of the Year' award at the 2023 Air Transport Awards, Kadri Samsunlu, CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport, emphasized that, "At iGA Istanbul Airport, we have achieved some remarkable accomplishments throughout the year, which we achieved despite the numerous challenges we have faced. While our airport has maintained its position as Europe's busiest international hub for three years, it has also become one of Europe's most resilient airports operationally, serving 64.5 million passengers last year. Due to the catastrophic earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye, we were unable to attend the ceremony. Securing the 'Airport of the Year' award at the Air Transport Awards serves as a testament to our resilience in Türkiye and at iGA Istanbul Airport, even in the wake of such a catastrophic disaster. Our priority is ensuring that all our passengers experience a smooth and pleasant travel experience. We remain committed to maintaining our operational excellence, ensuring that the quality of our airport's services is evident to employees, stakeholders, and passengers alike. I would like to express my thanks to everyone who has made this possible, through their dedication and hard work."