Cape Town International Airport (CPT) has clinched the title of Best Airport in Africa for the ninth year in a row, alongside Best Airport Staff Service in Africa for the fourth consecutive year, while King Shaka International Airport in Durban took home the award for Best Regional Airport in Africa.
These prestigious awards come courtesy of the Skytrax World Airline and Airport Star Rating programme, known globally as the gold standard in airline and airport service quality awards.
The Western Cape, already famed for its wines, cuisine, leisure, adventure tourism, and natural beauty, has another feather in its cap thanks to this recognition.
“I am so proud of the team at CPT. Awards like this are a result of hard work and dedication by everyone at the airport. Congratulations! Tourism is a key enabler of jobs and opportunity and this world-class airport is the entry point for visitors to our province both domestically and abroad,” said Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde.
Celebrating this news, the Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger congratulated Airports Company South Africa and CPT, saying: “Huge congratulations to Acsa and everyone at CPT for keeping the winning streak alive! Your hard work and dedication shine through, and this epic achievement beautifully showcases our province’s vibrant and dynamic spirit.”
Wenger added: “As part of our 'Growth for Jobs' economic action plan, we are all about setting ambitious goals and making big dreams a reality. With plans to double our visitor numbers by 2035, these accolades for CPT are not just wins; they're rocket fuel for our tourism and economic engines!”
“Here’s to Acsa and the airport staff at CPT who make every journey to and from our airport a world-class experience, helping to boost tourism and therefore job creation in the Western Cape,” concluded Wenger.
The world’s top 10 airports in 2024, according to Skytrax are:
1. Doha Hamad Airport
2. Singapore Changi Airport
3. Seoul Incheon Airport
4. Tokyo Haneda Airport
5. Tokyo Narita Airport
6. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
7. Dubai Airport
8. Munich Airport
9. Zurich Airport
10. Istanbul Airport
