Antalya Airport and BFA Named Europe’s Best in Airport Food & Beverage
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport received multiple awards at the prestigious Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards, one of the aviation and travel hospitality industry's leading global events. During the conference, it was also officially announced that Antalya Airport will host FAB 2027.
FTA Exclusive Premium Lounge was named Airport Lounge of the Year, while Taste of Anatolia won Airport Food & Beverage Offer of the Year and Chef Ömür Akkor was named Airport Chef of the Year.
Thanks to the innovative food and beverage concepts developed by BFA over the past two years, Antalya Airport ranked among the world's top five airports for airport food and beverage and was named the best in Europe.
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport returned with outstanding achievements from the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards, held in Bangalore, India, one of the aviation and travel retail industry's most respected annual events. The airport received multiple international accolades in recognition of its significant investments in passenger experience, gastronomy, and premium services.
The awards highlighted the investments made as part of Antalya Airport's terminal expansion project. FTA Exclusive Premium Lounge received the Airport Lounge of the Year award, while BFA, which operates the airport's food and beverage facilities, earned a total of nine awards across multiple categories, making it one of the event's standout winners.
Taste of Anatolia, celebrating Türkiye's rich culinary heritage, won the Airport Food & Beverage Opening of the Year award, as well as Airport Food & Beverage Offer Best Representing Sense of Place and Airport Restaurant Design of the Year. Chef Ömür Akkor, creator of the concept, was named Airport Chef of the Year. At the regional level, Antalya Airport – BFA was recognised as Europe Regional Winner in the Airport Food & Beverage Offer of the Year category. Taste of Anatolia also received the Airport Food Hall of the Year – Europe Regional Winner award. Sherefe was named Europe Regional Winner in both the Airport Bar or Pub of the Year and Airport Food & Beverage Innovation Award categories, while Needstop received the Airport Food to Go Offer of the Year – Europe Regional Winner award.
FAB 2027 to Be Held in Türkiye for the First Time
During the conference, it was officially announced that the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards 2027 will be held in Türkiye for the first time, hosted by Fraport TAV Antalya Airport.
The event will bring together nearly 400 airport executives, brand representatives, and industry professionals from around 40 countries, providing an international platform to showcase Antalya Airport's service excellence and vision for the future of passenger experience.
"This Success Reflects Our Investments and Service Excellence"
Fraport TAV Antalya Airport management said:
"We are extremely proud that FTA Exclusive Premium Lounge has been recognised as Airport Lounge of the Year. This award is a testament to our commitment to continuously enhancing the passenger experience and to the dedication of our teams, whose efforts have been recognised internationally. We are equally delighted by the recognition received for the significant investments made in our food and beverage facilities. Seeing our next-generation service concepts and passenger-focused approach rewarded at this level is immensely valuable. Hosting FAB 2027 at Antalya Airport further demonstrates our strong position within the global aviation and hospitality ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming industry leaders from around the world to Antalya and showcasing our airport, our city, and our vision for the future of passenger experience."
"We Are Bringing Anatolian Cuisine to the World"
Baha Bülbül, CEO of BTA, which operates the food and beverage business at Antalya Airport in partnership with Fraport, said:
"We are committed to offering passengers an outstanding travel dining experience across 15 airports in eight countries. Through our BFA partnership, we have introduced innovative concepts at Antalya Airport over the past two years that respond to passengers' evolving expectations. As ambassadors of our country's culture, we proudly present the finest examples of Turkish cuisine to guests from around the world. The decision to bring this conference to Antalya in 2027 is another strong recognition of what we have achieved. We look forward to showcasing the richness of Anatolian cuisine and the city of Antalya to the global aviation community."
"FAB 2027 Will Be One of the Most Memorable Editions"
Dermot Davitt, Chairman of The Moodie Davitt Report, commented:
"We are delighted to bring the conference to Türkiye for the first time and to welcome our delegates to Antalya Airport, one of Europe's most dynamic and exciting airports. Antalya Airport sets an outstanding example through its exceptional food and beverage offering and its authentic expression of Turkish hospitality. We believe FAB 2027 will become one of the most memorable editions of the conference."
With its extensive terminal investments, premium passenger services, and innovative dining concepts, Fraport TAV Antalya Airport continues to strengthen its position within the global aviation industry. By hosting FAB 2027, the airport aims to establish Antalya as a leading international meeting point for airport hospitality, gastronomy, and passenger experience.
About Antalya Airport
Operated by the Fraport–TAV partnership under a concession running until December 2051, Antalya Airport is the gateway to one of Türkiye's most important tourism destinations. With its modern infrastructure, sustainability-focused approach, and expanded passenger facilities, it is Türkiye's second-busiest airport for international passenger traffic. The airport holds Level 4+ certification under the internationally recognised Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme.
About TAV Airports
TAV Airports provides integrated services in all areas of airport operations, with a global footprint at more than 100 airports in more than 30 countries. In 2025, TAV Airports welcomed 113 million passengers across its portfolio. A member of Groupe ADP, TAV Airports is part of the leading airport management platform globally. Through its subsidiaries, TAV is active in airport service businesses, including duty-free, food and beverage, ground handling, IT, private security, and commercial area management. The company is quoted on Istanbul Stock Exchange.
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