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Wikivoyage has articles for several dozen of the world's largest and most-complicated international airports. They are designed to help you navigate safely and comfortably around them, and provide essential knowledge such as information on eating and sleeping options in the airport, and onward travel advice. This article lists our current airport articles by continent and city.

If you know of a major international airport not listed here that deserves its own article, first take a look at our Airport expedition, then plunge forward!

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Africa

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Airport articles in Africa and Asia
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International is Africa's busiest airport

Johannesburg

  • 1 O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB IATA). The major hub for southern Africa, and the continent's busiest airport, and main hub of flag carrier South African Airways. OR Tambo International Airport (Q821750) on Wikidata O. R. Tambo International Airport on Wikipedia

Asia

Abu Dhabi

  • 2 Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH IATA). The main hub of the Abu Dhabi's flag carrier Etihad Airways, like its rivals in Dubai and Doha, its traffic is mostly made up of transit passengers. Zayed International Airport (Q643562) on Wikidata Zayed International Airport on Wikipedia

Bali

Bangalore

Bangkok

Concourse E of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
  • 5 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK IATA). Opened in 2006 and the larger of two airports in Bangkok (the other being Don Mueang, which is for low-cost carriers). Main hub of flag carrier Thai Airways. Suvarnabhumi Airport (Q194316) on Wikidata Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wikipedia

Beijing

  • 6 Capital Airport (PEK IATA). The main hub of Chinese flag carrier Air China, and second busiest airport in the world by passenger count — at least before the new Daxing Airport opened which will take over much of its traffic. Beijing Capital International Airport (Q32190) on Wikidata Beijing Capital International Airport on Wikipedia
  • 7 Daxing Airport (PKX IATA). The newer international airport, opened in 2019. Beijing Daxing International Airport (Q1139574) on Wikidata Beijing Daxing International Airport on Wikipedia

Busan

  • 8 Gimhae Airport (PUS IATA). Overtaken as the biggest South Korean airport outside greater Seoul by the one serving Jeju. Gimhae International Airport (Q483223) on Wikidata Gimhae International Airport on Wikipedia

Delhi

Doha

  • 10 Hamad Airport (DOH IATA). Dubai's main rival, its traffic is mostly made up of transit passengers connecting between flights on Emirates' main rival Qatar Airways. Hamad International Airport (Q1198791) on Wikidata Hamad International Airport on Wikipedia

Dubai

  • 11 Dubai Airport (DXB IATA). The world's busiest airport for international traffic, due to its strategic location between east and west. Much of its traffic is made up of transit passengers on Dubai's flag carrier Emirates rather than passengers using Dubai as origin or destination. Dubai International Airport (Q193439) on Wikidata Dubai International Airport on Wikipedia

Guangzhou

  • 12 Baiyun Airport (CAN IATA). The main hub of China Southern Airlines, and China's third most important international gateway after Beijing and Shanghai. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Q44868) on Wikidata Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on Wikipedia

Hong Kong

  • 13 Hong Kong Airport (HKG IATA) (Chek Lap Kok). Main hub of Hong Kong's well-regarded flag carrier Cathay Pacific. Opened in 1998 to replace the constrained Kai Tak airport. Hong Kong International Airport (Q17704) on Wikidata Hong Kong International Airport on Wikipedia

Jakarta

Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe)

Kuala Lumpur

  • 16 Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL IATA). Malaysia's main international gateway, the main hub of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines and pan-Asian low cost carrier AirAsia. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Q500253) on Wikidata Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Wikipedia

Manila

Medan

  • 18 Kualanamu Airport (KNO IATA). Transit airport linking domestic flights from all over Sumatra to international flights across Asia. Kualanamu International Airport (Q4273083) on Wikidata Kualanamu International Airport on Wikipedia

Mumbai

Check-in counters of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport

Nagoya

Seoul

Shanghai

  • 22 Pudong Airport (PVG IATA). China's second busiest airport, and the main international hub China Eastern Airlines (their other hub in Shanghai is the older Hongqiao Airport, which is mostly for domestic flights). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Q36420) on Wikidata Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wikipedia

Singapore

Greenery in Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi Airport
  • 23 Changi Airport (SIN IATA). The main base of Singapore's well-regarded flag carrier Singapore Airlines, and a major hub for passengers travelling between Australia and Europe, used as a refuelling stop by British Airways and Qantas. Singapore Changi Airport (Q32159) on Wikidata Singapore Changi Airport on Wikipedia

Taipei

  • 24 Taoyuan Airport (TPE IATA). Taiwan's primary international air hub, home to the well-regarded EVA Air and Taiwanese flag carrier China Airlines, and a popular transit hub for passengers travelling between North America and Southeast Asia. Taoyuan International Airport (Q44856) on Wikidata Taoyuan International Airport on Wikipedia

Tel Aviv

  • 25 Ben Gurion Airport (TLV IATA). Despite lying in a very tense region and Israel (as well as its national symbols and aviation) frequently being the target of terrorism, the airport enjoys a stellar reputation for safety and security. The main hub of Israeli flag carrier El Al, which is known for serving only kosher meals on their flights, and not flying during the Jewish sabbath. Ben Gurion Airport (Q181479) on Wikidata Ben Gurion Airport on Wikipedia

Tokyo

  • 26 Haneda Airport (HND IATA). Primarily domestic flights, but is now also a major international hub since the opening of its international terminal in 2010. The main hub of ANA and flag carrier Japan Airlines . Tokyo International Airport (Q204853) on Wikidata Haneda Airport on Wikipedia
  • 27 Narita Airport (NRT IATA). Serves primarily international flights. The other main hub of ANA and Japan Airlines. Narita International Airport (Q36454) on Wikidata Narita International Airport on Wikipedia

Europe

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Airport articles in Europe
Barcelona-El Prat, exterior of Terminal 2
Fine woodwork in the check-in at Oslo

Amsterdam

  • 28 Schiphol Airport (AMS IATA). Hub for flag carrier KLM, one of the oldest airlines in the world and one of the top contenders for "most countries served from one airport". Curiously lies below sea level, which is interesting because its name means "ship grave". Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Q9694) on Wikidata Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Wikipedia

Barcelona

  • 29 El Prat Airport (BCN IATA). Spain's amusingly-named second hub has some architectural features of the modernisme movement that helped make Barcelona's name. The route MAD-BCN was the busiest in the world until competition with high speed rail made flights increasingly unattractive. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (Q56973) on Wikidata Barcelona–El Prat Airport on Wikipedia

Berlin

Copenhagen

  • 31 Copenhagen Airport (CPH IATA). The busiest airport in the Nordic countries according to 2017 numbers, this airport also offers flights to Greenland and the Faroes. Largest hub of SAS, the flag carrier of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Copenhagen Airport (Q206277) on Wikidata Copenhagen Airport on Wikipedia

Dublin

  • 32 Dublin Airport (DUB IATA). Main hub of flag carrier Aer Lingus and a hub of low cost airline Ryanair. Dublin Airport (Q178021) on Wikidata Dublin Airport on Wikipedia

Frankfurt

Helsinki

  • 34 Helsinki Airport (HEL IATA). Historically one of Europe's airports with the most connections to east Asia, as the flights could take the shortcut over the Soviet Union, and later Russia. Main hub of flag carrier Finnair. Helsinki Airport (Q215327) on Wikidata Helsinki Airport on Wikipedia

Istanbul

  • 35 Istanbul Airport (IST IATA) (Istanbul New Airport). Opened gradually from autumn 2018, it replaces Atatürk Airport which has now closed. The main hub of flag carrier Turkish Airlines, which is attempting to challenge the dominance of the Gulf trio. Istanbul Airport (Q3661908) on Wikidata Istanbul Airport on Wikipedia

Lisbon

  • 36 Lisbon Airport (LIS IATA). A major hub connecting Europe with former Portuguese colonies in Africa and South America, particularly Brazil. Main hub of flag carrier TAP Air Portugal. Humberto Delgado Airport (Q403671) on Wikidata Lisbon Airport on Wikipedia

London

Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport

Madrid

  • 40 Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD IATA) (Barajas Airport). Spain's main hub and the hub of flag carrier Iberia has Europe's best air links to Latin America. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Q166276) on Wikidata Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport on Wikipedia

Manchester

Milan

Moscow

Munich

  • 45 Munich Airport (MUC IATA) (Franz Josef Strauß Airport). Officially named after a conservative politician from Bavaria (died 1988) and Germany's second airport. The airport replaced Riem Airport in 1992. A secondary hub for flag carrier Lufthansa. Munich Airport (Q131402) on Wikidata Munich Airport on Wikipedia

Oslo

Paris

  • 47 Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG IATA). Built to replace Orly, it's France's biggest international hub and the main base of flag carrier Air France, and a major hub to flights to Francophone Africa Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (Q46280) on Wikidata Charles de Gaulle Airport on Wikipedia
  • 48 Orly Airport (ORY IATA). Besides its role as a domestic hub, it also sees several intercontinental flights to French overseas territories and departments and a wide selection of (mainly short-haul) international flights. Orly Airport (Q223416) on Wikidata Orly Airport on Wikipedia

Reykjavík

  • 49 Keflavík Airport (KEF IATA). Iceland's principal door to the world, with flights from both sides of the Atlantic, and main hub for flag carrier Icelandair. Not to be confused with Reykjavik's domestic airport. Keflavík Airport (Q139921) on Wikidata Keflavík International Airport on Wikipedia

Rome

Stockholm

Venice

Vienna

Zurich

North America

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Airport articles in North America
A model DC3 hangs in San Francisco Airport
International arrival hall of Vancouver International Airport
Concourse B, Chicago O'Hare airport

Atlanta

Boston

Cancun

Charlotte

Chicago

  • 59 O'Hare Airport (ORD IATA). The world's busiest airport until overtaken by Atlanta. Major hub of American Airlines and United Airlines. O'Hare International Airport (Q213717) on Wikidata O'Hare International Airport on Wikipedia

Dallas and Fort Worth

Denver

  • 61 Denver Airport (DEN IATA). Moved to its current site "overnight" in 1995 after old Stapleton Airport had grown too small and too close to downtown for modern needs. Famously contains a bunch of "weird" artwork that has given rise to absurd conspiracy theories. A hub for United Airlines. Denver International Airport (Q330015) on Wikidata Denver International Airport on Wikipedia

Detroit

Houston

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

  • 65 Los Angeles Airport (LAX IATA). Often called the airport with the highest "destination and origin traffic", i.e. travelers that live in, or intend to visit, the area the airport serves instead of boarding a connecting flight. Los Angeles International Airport (Q8731) on Wikidata Los Angeles International Airport on Wikipedia

Mexico City

  • 66 Benito Juárez Airport (MEX IATA) (AICM (Aeropuerto Internacional Ciudad de Mexico)). Mexico's busiest airport. Hub of flag carrier Aeromexico. Hub for Volaris and Viva Aerobus. Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (Q860559) on Wikidata Mexico City International Airport on Wikipedia

Miami

  • 67 Miami Airport (MIA IATA). Busy international airport is a hub for American Airlines and serves numerous airlines with routes through the Caribbean and major South America destinations. Miami International Airport (Q127530) on Wikidata Miami International Airport on Wikipedia

Minneapolis and Saint Paul

Montreal

New York City

  • 70 John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK IATA). While only the fifth busiest airport in the U.S. by total passenger count, JFK is the busiest by international passenger count and the only American airport to make the top 20 in that list. A major hub for American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, and the main hub of JetBlue. John F. Kennedy International Airport (Q8685) on Wikidata John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wikipedia
  • 71 LaGuardia Airport (LGA IATA). The closest airport to Midtown Manhattan; primarily serves domestic flights, but also has some international flights from airports with U.S. border preclearance. LaGuardia Airport (Q319654) on Wikidata LaGuardia Airport on Wikipedia
  • 72 Newark Liberty Airport (EWR IATA). United Airlines' hub in the New York City area. Newark Liberty International Airport (Q466786) on Wikidata Newark Liberty International Airport on Wikipedia

Orlando

  • 73 Orlando Airport (MCO IATA). A useful international gateway to Central America and the Caribbean, both through connecting flights and through cruises departing from Port Canaveral. Orlando International Airport (Q929859) on Wikidata Orlando International Airport on Wikipedia

Panama City

Philadelphia

Phoenix

Salt Lake City

San Francisco

  • 78 San Francisco Airport (SFO IATA). The main airport serving the San Francisco Bay Area, and a major hub for flights to East and Southeast Asia, particularly on United Airlines. San Francisco International Airport (Q8688) on Wikidata San Francisco International Airport on Wikipedia

San Diego

Seattle

Toronto

Vancouver

  • 82 Vancouver Airport (YVR IATA). Canada's main gateway to the Asia and Oceania, and a secondary hub for flag carrier Air Canada. Vancouver International Airport (Q321224) on Wikidata Vancouver International Airport on Wikipedia

Washington, D.C.

  • 83 Dulles Airport (IAD IATA). The main international airport in Washington DC, of three serving the area (the others are Reagan National and BWI). A hub of United Airlines. Washington Dulles International Airport (Q466835) on Wikidata Washington Dulles International Airport on Wikipedia

Oceania

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Airport articles in Oceania

Auckland

  • 84 Auckland Airport (AKL IATA). New Zealand's main international gateway, and the main hub for Air New Zealand. Auckland Airport (Q45938) on Wikidata Auckland Airport on Wikipedia

Brisbane

Melbourne

Perth

Sydney

  • 88 Sydney Airport (SYD IATA). The busiest airport in Australia and a major hub for flag carrier Qantas. Sydney Airport (Q17581) on Wikidata Sydney Airport on Wikipedia

South America

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Airport articles in South America

Buenos Aires

Rio de Janeiro

São Paulo

Santiago de Chile

See also

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