Smart Airports Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Component (Hardware, Software, and Services), By Infrastructure, By Solution, By Application, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global smart airport market size is expected to reach USD 21.31 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Smart Airports Market Size, Share, & Industry Analysis Report: By Component (Hardware, Software, and Services), By Infrastructure, By Solution, By Application, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

A smart airport is defined as an aviation hub that strategically integrates advanced information and communication technologies to optimize its operations, enhance the passenger experience, and improve overall efficiency. By leveraging interconnected systems, data analytics, and automation, smart airports aim to streamline processes such as check-in, security, baggage handling, and gate management. This technological integration facilitates real-time information sharing, predictive capabilities, and personalized services, ultimately leading to a more seamless and intelligent airport ecosystem. The core objective is to create a future-forward airport environment that caters to the evolving needs of travelers and stakeholders.

The increasing volume of air passengers globally necessitates smarter operational approaches to manage the rising demand effectively, which drives the smart airports market growth. Furthermore, the growing expectation for a convenient and efficient travel experience is pushing airports to adopt innovative solutions that reduce wait times and provide real-time updates.

The heightened focus on security and the need for optimized resource utilization are also significant market drivers. Owing to the introduction and accessibility to advanced technologies, the market outlook for smart airports remains positive, with ongoing investments in digital transformation and infrastructure modernization worldwide.

Smart Airports Market Report Highlights:

By component, the hardware component holds the largest market share, primarily due to substantial investments in physical infrastructure upgrades such as automated baggage systems and security equipment, which form a significant part of the smart airport ecosystem across all regions.

By infrastructure, the security systems infrastructure segment accounts for the largest market share, reflecting the critical importance and continuous investment in advanced technologies to ensure passenger and airport safety worldwide.

By solution, the terminal side solution segment holds the largest market share, driven by extensive implementations of technologies focused on improving passenger flow and experience within airport terminals globally.

By application, the aeronautical operations application segment holds a larger market share, primarily due to the widespread implementation of advanced technologies essential for core aviation processes such as air traffic management and communication systems worldwide.

By region, North America holds the largest share of the market. The Asia Pacific smart airports market is projected to exhibit the highest growth rate over the forecast period.

A few of the major players active in the market include SITA, Thales, Amadeus IT Group SA, Indra Sistemas SA, Collins Aerospace (RTX Corporation), Siemens AG, NEC Corporation, IBM Corporation, ADB SAFEGATE, and Honeywell International Inc.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the smart airports market report on the basis of component, infrastructure, solution, application, and region:

By Component Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Hardware

Software

Services

By Infrastructure Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Communication Systems

Air/Ground Traffic Control

Security Systems

Passenger

Cargo & Baggage Ground Handling Control

Endpoint Devices

Others

By Solution Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Terminal Side

Air Side

Landside

By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Aeronautical Operations

Non-Aeronautical Operations

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America