Top 15 Biggest Airports in the World

15 Largest Airports in the World

“Which are the biggest airports in the world?” is a question that often crosses people’s minds because of its massive infrastructure and passenger volume handling capacity. If you are intrigued to know the answer to this question, you have clicked on the right article. The passage below discusses the 15 largest airports from all across the globe, renowned for their enormous size and other interesting facts. Let’s begin with this list:

1. King Fahd International Airport

King Fahd International Airport is commonly known as Dammam International Airport, Dammam Airport, and King Fahd Airport. It holds the Guinness Book of World Records for being the world's largest airport, covering a sprawling area of 776 km. sq. This airport not only serves the entire Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province but is also one of the primary international airports of this region. Its size makes it even bigger than the neighboring country of Bahrain. This airport is owned by GACA and operated by the Dammam Airports Company. It is a hub for numerous airlines like Flynas, Aramco Aviation, and Flyadeal.

2. Denver International Airport

Coming up on the list is Denver International Airport, the Western Hemisphere's largest airfield and second-largest worldwide. This airport is owned by the City & County of Denver and operated by the City & County of Denver Department of Aviation. It handles the flight movement of more than 20 airlines and provides connectivity to over 200 destinations. In addition to being one of the world's biggest airports, it is one of the busiest airports not only in the entire world but also in the United States in terms of passenger traffic. This airport serves the Denver Metropolitan Area and Front Range Urban Corridor.

3. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is not only the third-largest airport worldwide but also one of the busiest in terms of aircraft movements and passenger volume. It serves as the largest hub for American Airlines, the sixth-busiest international gateway in the United States, and the second-busiest in Texas. This airport is owned by the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and operated by the DFW Airport Board. It also serves as the operating base for Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Furthermore, it serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the North Texas region.

4. Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport is not only one of the biggest airports all across the globe but also one of the busiest airports in the United States. This airport is owned and operated by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and serves the Greater Orlando region. It provides flight connectivity to more than 130 domestic and international destinations and serves 40 airlines. Moreover, this airport is a hub for Silver Airways and an operating base for Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, etc. Covering a sprawling area of 11,605 acres, this airport is one of the largest commercial airports in the United States in terms of area.

5. Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington Dulles International Airport, stylized as Dulles International Airport or Dulles Airport, is one of the primary international airports in the Eastern United States. This airport is owned by the United States Federal Government and operated by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. It serves as a hub for Southern Airways Express and United Airlines. It occupies an area of 13,000 acres, ranking as one of the largest airports not only worldwide but also in the United States. Furthermore, it is one of the major airports serving the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area.

6. Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport is nicknamed “the starfish” due to its architectural brilliance and structure. This airport is located on the border of Beijing and Langfang. So much so that it features the world’s largest single-building airport terminal, covering a sweeping area of 700,000 m2. Furthermore, this airport is not only renowned for its enormous size but also one of its enchanting factors is that it has been awarded for the best hygiene measures. This airport is owned and operated by the Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited and serves the Jing-Jin-Ji region. Furthermore, it serves as a hub for multiple airlines, such as Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, and many more.

7. George Bush Intercontinental Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, formerly called the Houston Intercontinental Airport, is Texas’s busiest airport in terms of passenger volume and several international destinations. This airport serves the Greater Houston region and is owned and operated by the Houston Airport System. Furthermore, it serves as an operating base for Spirit Airlines and a hub for United Airlines. It is one of the biggest passenger hubs for United Airlines, spanning over an area of 10,000 acres. It is commonly referred to as the Houston International Airport and the George Bush International Airport.

8. Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Covering an area of 40 km2 adjacent to the eastern Pudong, the Shanghai Pudong International Airport is one of the major international airports serving Shanghai, China. This airport is a fast-growing hub for passenger and cargo traffic, so much so that it is ranked among the busiest airports in terms of cargo volume. In addition to being one of the largest airports in the world, this airport is one of the busiest airports in Asia as well as all across the globe. Furthermore, it is the busiest international gateway of mainland China. This airport is owned and operated by the Shanghai Airport Authority.

9. Cairo International Airport

Here comes the biggest airport in Africa and the busiest one in Africa and the Middle East in terms of total passengers: Cairo International Airport. This airport is owned by the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation and serves the Greater Cairo region. It is the primary international airport in Cairo as well as Egypt’s largest and busiest airport. It serves as the hub for a myriad of airlines, such as Egyptair, Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt, and many more. It has one of the most extensive and equipped terminals, providing varied facilities, such as MiniMetro people mover and a luxury 350-room five-star hotel.

10. Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the primary international airport serving the Bangkok Metropolitan Region of Thailand. It is one of the largest international airports in Southeast Asia, spanning an area of 3,240 hectares. This airport is owned and operated by the Airports of Thailand and serves as a focus city for China Southern Airlines and EVA Air. Furthermore, it is a hub for K-Mile Air and Thai Airways International. This airport is a major Cargo Air Freight Hub, which has ranked one of the busiest worldwide.

11. Los Angeles International Airport

Sprawling over an area of 3,500 acres with four parallel runways, the Los Angeles International Airport is one of the biggest and busiest airports globally. This airport is owned and operated by the Los Angeles World Airports and serves the Greater Los Angeles region. Furthermore, it is the primary international airport of Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan region. This airport is a major international gateway to the United States, providing flight connectivity to Mexico, Central America, and East and Southeast Asia.

12. Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is the largest international airport in the Istanbul region, Turkey, and the second-busiest airport in Europe. This airport is owned by the General Directorate of State Airports Authority and operated by the IGA (Istanbul Grand Airport Havalimani), and Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş. Istanbul Airport possesses many amazing facts, such as being the second-busiest airport in Europe, the Middle East, and one of the busiest globally in terms of passenger traffic. It provides flight connectivity to more than 120 nations and serves as an operating base for Pegasus Airlines.

13. Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport, or the London Heathrow Airport, is the primary and largest international airport in London. It is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings and is the largest airport in the London Airport Systems. It handles millions of passengers on an annual basis, which is why it is one of the busiest airports in Europe and the world in terms of passenger traffic as well as international passenger traffic. Furthermore, this airport acts as a primary hub for Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

14. Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi Airport, officially called the Indira Gandhi International Airport, is the primary international airport in the capital of India, New Delhi, and the National Capital Region (NCR). This airport is owned by the Airports Authority of India and operated by the Delhi International Airport Limited. Besides being one of the world’s biggest airports, it is also one of the busiest airports in India, Asia, and the world, on varied basis, such as passenger volume, cargo traffic, and seating capacity.

15. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Last but not least, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as the Roissy Airport, is ranked among the biggest airports in the world. It serves as a principal hub for Air France and an operating base for Air France Hop, easyJet, and Norse Atlantic Airways. This airport is owned by Groupe ADP and operated by the Paris Aeroport. It serves the Paris metropolitan area and is considered one of the busiest airports in the world and Europe as it handles millions of passengers annually.