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4w ago

Hamburg Airport Named Europe’s Best Airport for Fifth Time

Extensive CT screening investments have cut security wait times for more than 80% of passengers to under ten minutes.

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Der Flughafen Hamburg bekommt eine weitere Auszeichnung.
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Overview

  • Airports Council International Europe honored Hamburg Airport with the 2025 Best Airport Award in the 10–25 million passenger category at a gala in Athens.
  • This is the airport’s fifth ACI Europe win following awards in 2012, 2013, 2018 and 2020.
  • The HAM Upgrade modernization program and a €20 million investment in new CT scanners, automated processes and digital passenger guidance drove the improvements cited by ACI Europe.
  • Over 80% of passengers now clear security checks in under ten minutes thanks to CT technology, Smart Gates and Slot-&-Fly reservation tools.
  • Hamburg Airport served 14.8 million passengers in 2024—a 9.4% increase year-on-year—and supports 120 direct connections, including a new route to Doha.