World’s most beautiful airports of 2026 chosen by Prix Versailles

The Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the world’s most beautiful airports for 2026. The list of seven newly opened airports comprises “innovative, inescapable hallmarks of their regions and their eras,” according to Prix Versailles Secretary General Jérôme Gouadain.

In December, three projects from the list will be given additional titles of a World Title – Prix Versailles, Interior, or Exterior. The unveiling of the airport shortlist comes shortly after the organization chose its shortlist for restaurants, hotels, and museums. 

Below, we have published the seven projects comprising the World's Most Beautiful Airports list 2026. You can compare the projects with those of previous years by following our ongoing coverage of the series here.