Istanbul Airport is the most connected airport in 2024, serving 309 unique destinations. The airport’s leading position is bolstered by Turkish Airlines, which flies to 130 countries as of June 2024.
This article explores the most connected airports based on the total number of unique destinations served in 2024, with data obtained from CIRIUM.
Top 10 Most Connected Airports in 2024
1. Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Number of Destinations: 309
- Major Operators: Turkish Airlines
- Major Routes: Antalya, Ankara, Tehran, London Heathrow, Moscow
2. Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Number of Destinations: 296
- Major Operators: Lufthansa, Condor, Eurowings Discover
- Major Routes: London Heathrow, Hamburg, Vienna, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam
Paris CDG and Amsterdam Schiphol landed the third and fourth position globally, with a wide network of over 270 destinations. These airports maintain their position as a crucial hub for Air France-KLM and its SkyTeam partners.
3. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Number of Destinations: 282
- Major Operators: Air France, easyJet, Delta Airlines
- Major Routes: Nice, New York, London Heathrow, Barcelona, Algiers
4. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Number of Destinations: 270
- Major Operators: KLM, Transavia, easyJet, Ryanair, Vueling
- Major Routes: London Heathrow, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Dublin, Munich
5. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
The first U.S. airport on the list, Chicago O’Hare, ties with Amsterdam Schiphol, operating flights to and from 270 global destinations.
- Number of Destinations: 270
- Major Operators: American Airlines, United Airlines
- Major Routes: Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Dallas, Denver
6. Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Number of Destinations: 269
- Major Operators: Emirates, flydubai, SAUDIA, IndiGo
- Major Routes: London, Mumbai, Delhi, Istanbul
7. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Number of Destinations: 261
- Major Operators: American Airlines
- Major Routes: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta
8. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong is the first Chinese airport in the top ten, offering 243 nonstop destinations. This is complemented by Hongqiao Airport, the city’s secondary airport.
- Number of Destinations: 243
- Major Operators: China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China
- Major Routes: Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney
9. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Known as the world’s busiest passenger airport, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ranks ninth when assessed by the number of nonstop destinations, with 237 in the first half of 2024.
- Number of Destinations: 237
- Major Operators: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
- Major Routes: New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Dallas, Chicago
10. Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rounding out the top ten, Rome Fiumicino serves 234 destinations, securing its place ahead of major airports like London Heathrow, Madrid, and Munich.
- Number of Destinations: 234
- Major Operators: ITA Airways, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air
- Major Routes: Milan, Barcelona, London, Paris, Berlin
London Heathrow (LHR), which was ranked eighth in 2023, has now dropped out of the top 10 and is currently positioned 12th, serving 221 destinations.