Bahrain International Airport wins Skytrax 5-star rating

Bahrain International Airport wins Skytrax 5-star rating

Bahrain International Airport (BIA) received a 5-star rating from Skytrax, the world's top airport and airline rating body, for the second year in a row in recognition of the high standards of its facilities and services.

Skytrax announced the ranking, which followed an assessment conducted in November 2022 that included several criteria, including direct services for departures, arrivals, diverted flights, airport facilities and customer services, security, immigration, and retail, as well as food and beverage facilities, according to a Bahrain News Agency (BNA) report.

The 5-Star Airport rating is the highest mark of quality distinction awarded by Skytrax for an airport.

Gulf Air Group Board of Directors Chairman Zayed R. Al Zayani said that the achievement was an indication of the airport’s continued high standards of service, which are in line with international best practice.

"This global achievement by BIA owes much to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s support for the aviation sector and the backing of the government, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The aviation sector is a pillar of the Kingdom’s economic growth and development," he said.

"Although the terminal is new, the high quality of the services