15 June,2026 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Navi Mumbai International Airport was praised for its distinctive lotus-inspired architecture and futuristic design. File Pic
Two Indian airports have been included in the prestigious World's Most Beautiful Airports List 2026 by Prix Versailles, a globally recognised architecture and design award programme.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati, both operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), have secured a place on the coveted list for the first time.
The recognition celebrates excellence in airport design, sustainability, innovation, cultural identity and passenger experience.
Prix Versailles is an annual international architecture and design award presented at UNESCO headquarters in Paris since 2015. The awards recognise airports and terminals that combine outstanding architecture with functionality, sustainability and passenger comfort.
The two Indian airports were recognised alongside major international aviation hubs in China, Germany, Cambodia and the United States.
Terminal 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport was praised for its distinctive lotus-inspired architecture and futuristic design.
The airport integrates advanced technology, art and functionality to create a modern gateway that reflects India's growing position in the global economy.
The project is expected to play a key role in strengthening air connectivity and supporting economic growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport was recognised for its design inspired by the Bamboo Orchid, a symbol of the region's rich biodiversity.
The terminal incorporates sustainable and biophilic design principles while celebrating the culture and natural heritage of Northeast India.
Located at a strategic crossroads between South and Southeast Asia, the airport serves as a major gateway to the region.
According to AAHL, the recognition highlights its commitment to developing world-class airport infrastructure that balances architectural excellence, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
The company said airports are not only transport hubs but also important drivers of tourism, regional development and economic growth.
Prix Versailles has announced that three airports or terminals from the 2026 shortlist will receive additional World Titles later this year, recognising outstanding interior or exterior design achievements.
The latest recognition places India firmly on the global aviation design map and reflects the country's growing ambitions in airport infrastructure development.
