Airports at Suvarnabhumi Fame worldwide, with the Highest Number of Carriers according to a recent Survey
Incheon International Airport (ICN) in South Korea remains a global aviation hub with 80 airlines operating scheduled flights, serving 56,131,064 passengers annually. However, when it comes to the number of airlines, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand takes the lead, boasting 113 airlines as of April 16, 2025.
In contrast, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France, which was previously the airport with the most airline connections, now ranks second with 105 airlines. Dubai International Airport in the UAE follows closely behind with 97 airlines.
The exact number of airlines for Istanbul Airport in Turkey is not provided, but it is ranked fourth. The top 11 airports by the number of airlines serving them in 2025 are:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok, Thailand – 113 airlines
- Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris, France – 105 airlines
- Dubai International (DXB), UAE – 97 airlines
- Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey – (Exact number not specified)
- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Rome, Italy – Unspecified number
- Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan, Italy – Unspecified number
The remaining top 15 airports by number of airlines were not fully detailed in the sources. Based on known global hubs and passenger volumes, they likely include airports like Tokyo Haneda, Singapore Changi, Amsterdam Schiphol, Incheon, Hamad International, and major U.S. hubs such as Chicago O’Hare and Atlanta.
Changi Airport in Singapore, another major aviation hub, serves 82 airlines and 58,900,000 passengers annually. Meanwhile, Narita International Airport in Japan operates with 83 airlines and serves 32,705,995 passengers each year.
Frankfurt Airport in Germany, with 80 airlines, serves 59,359,539 passengers annually, operating 497 daily flights to 288 destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China serves 83 airlines, 726 daily flights, and 225 destinations, with an annual passenger volume of 54,476,397.
Istanbul Airport, the third busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic, serves 310 destinations and 583 daily flights, catering to 76,236,980 passengers annually. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, serves 233 destinations and 406 daily flights, with an annual passenger volume of 40,545,240.
In summary, while Incheon International Airport is a significant player in the global aviation industry, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, holds the title of having the most airline connections worldwide, with 113 airlines operating scheduled flights.
- Despite Incheon International Airport's significant global presence, the international political arena witnesses a different leader, with Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand boasting the most airline connections, a total of 113.
- As the world of sports often sees competition among nations, the field of international aviation also has its own race, with Suvarnabhumi Airport securing the lead, serving more airlines than any other airport globally.
