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The prestigious Best Airport Awards were held in Istanbul on Wednesday and recognised the best flight hubs across Europe. From strikes to delays, Europe’s airports are usually in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But the recently announced Best Airport Awards reveal which hubs are leading on efficiency, staff satisfaction and eco-innovation.

The awards are presided over by Airports Council International (ACI), the only worldwide professional association of airport operators, representing over 500 airports in 55 countries. Taking place in Istanbul, the 34th awards for the European region recognised excellence and outstanding achievements in various areas from across ACI’s members, from busy hubs to tiny regional airports. Here’s a rundown of the standout winners.



The eco-innovation prize is awarded to an airport that has demonstrated outstanding environmental performance as well as an innovative approach to environmental management. This year, Toulon-Hyères Airport in France won the honour. The French hub has managed to reduce its direct CO2 emissions by 92.

5 per cent from 2018 to 2022, reaching 94.5 per cent at the end of 2023. By the end of 2024, it aims to reach over 99 per cent.

It has also reached the topmost level 5 of ACI’s recently introduced Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. This certifies airports for achieving a net zero carbon balance for emissions under their control and committing to across-the-board decarbonisation by 2050 - including manu.

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