Cape Town International Airport Wins Top Prize at ACI Africa Excellence Awards 2026
Cape Town – Cape Town International Airport has been awarded the title of Overall Winner at the ACI Africa Passenger Facilitation & Readiness Excellence Awards 2026.
King Shaka International Airport achieved accolades in multiple key categories.
On Wednesday, 30 September 2026, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced these accomplishments, commending the airports for their outstanding performance at the ACI Africa Passenger Facilitation & Readiness Excellence Awards.
The ACI Africa awards celebrate excellence among airports throughout Africa, with ACSA’s airports being recognized for Governance, Stakeholder Integration, Innovation & Transformation, and Processes.
These awards highlight ACSA’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, effective stakeholder partnership, and providing a seamless, passenger-focused experience across its network.
Cape Town International Airport crowned Overall Winner
Cape Town International Airport distinguished itself by receiving accolades in four categories, including being named the Overall Winner of the ACI Africa Passenger Facilitation & Readiness Excellence Awards 2026.
In addition, the airport was honored in three other categories:
• Winner – Stakeholders Integration Category
• Runner-up – Governance Category
• Runner-up – Innovation & Transformation Category
According to ACSA, being named the Overall Winner signifies Cape Town International’s status as the prime entry point to the Western Cape.
King Shaka International Airport triumphs in Governance category
King Shaka International Airport earned recognition in three categories, including a victory in the Governance category.
The airport was honored as:
• Winner – Governance Category
• Runner-up – Stakeholders Integration Category
• Runner-up – Processes Category
“The commendation of Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport by ACI Africa is a moment of pride for ACSA and showcases the dedication of our personnel towards operational excellence across our network,” stated Charles Shilowa, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa.
“These achievements underscore the significance of strong collaboration between our employees, airport partners, and stakeholders, all with a unified goal of creating a safe, efficient, and seamless passenger journey.
“We extend our congratulations to the teams at both airports for these well-earned recognitions.”
The awards emphasize ACSA’s airports’ contributions to enhancing passenger facilitation and operational readiness in the African aviation industry.
Simultaneously, the awards highlight ACSA’s airports’ commitment to effective governance, stakeholder collaboration, and streamlined processes that enable efficient airport operations while improving the passenger experience.
ACSA affirmed that this recognition serves as a testament to its broader commitment towards excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout its network.