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Navi Mumbai and Guwahati Terminals Named Among Prix Versailles’ World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026

The award highlights India’s rising profile in airport design, signaling potential gains for regional tourism and connectivity.

Overview

  • Prix Versailles included Terminal 1 at Navi Mumbai International Airport and Terminal 2 at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in its 2026 list of seven World’s Most Beautiful Airports.
  • Navi Mumbai’s Terminal 1 was cited for its lotus-inspired form, futuristic design language and integration of technology, art and passenger services.
  • Guwahati’s Terminal 2 was praised for a Bamboo Orchid–inspired, biophilic design that weaves local craft, indigenous motifs and sustainability into the passenger experience.
  • Both terminals are operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited and company and local officials publicly welcomed the recognition as validation of their focus on design, functionality and environmental features.
  • Prix Versailles, an annual architecture prize announced at UNESCO headquarters, will select three World Titles from the 2026 shortlist later this year which could further elevate winning terminals.