Bahrain airport claims three global awards
In a new achievement added to Bahrain International Airport's (BIA) record of accomplishments following its remarkable success at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of BIA, announced that the airport has won three awards for 2025.
These include the title of 'World's Cleanest Airport' in the category of airports handling up to 25 million passengers annually, in addition to the 'Middle East's Cleanest Airport' award.
The airport also received international recognition as the 'World's Best Airport Serving 5–10 Million Passengers.' This reflects the airport's commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience.
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