Top 10 Largest Airports in the World

Nowadays, aviation is the most convenient and modern means of transportation. For that reason, airports in countries are always expanding with increasingly larger areas as well as much more modern. Below are the top 10 largest airports in the world in 2024

1. Denver International Airport

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This is considered the largest airport in the world with an area of ​​13,726 hectares. This is the largest airport in the United States, located northwest of Denver, Colorado. Denver Airport was voted one of the best airports in North America in 2005.

By 2008, this airport was ranked as the 9th largest commercial airport in the world in terms of passenger volume and ranked 5th in the world in terms of the number of aircraft taking off/landing at the airport. Denver International Airport is farther from downtown Denver than the airport it replaced (Stapleton International Airport).
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2. King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia

This is an airport with an area of ​​77,600 hectares. King Fahd Airport was completed in 1990. This airport was opened for commercial purposes by the Arabian Civil Aviation Authority in late November 1999.

King Fahd Airport has the main task of being a communication hub between other countries in the world, especially the eastern part of Saudi Arabia and the developing urban area. This airport is also the third main transit point of Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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3. Dallas – Fort Worth International Airport

This airport covers an area of ​​approximately 7,800 hectares. It is located between Dallas and Forth. It is the third busiest airport in the world by aircraft traffic. It is the largest airport in Texas and the fourth largest in the world. Dallas – Forth Worth International Airport is considered the 10th largest international gateway in the United States.

This airport is known as the best cargo airport in the world. Dallas – Forth Worth Airport serves 129 domestic destinations and 36 international destinations.
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4. Shanghai Pudong International Airport

The airport covers an area of ​​3,350 hectares. It is located in the eastern part of Pudong District (Shanghai, China). It replaced Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in early October 1999. It is considered the only international airport in Shanghai. It is the main hub for Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. It is considered the largest express delivery hub in Asia. In 2010, Shanghai Pudong International Airport was the third busiest airport in the world in terms of cargo throughput with 3,227,914 tons of cargo. As of December 2011, the airport had 87 airlines serving nearly 200 destinations. Pudong Airport is connected to the city's urban railway network. The airport is open 24 hours a day.
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5. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

This airport covers an area of ​​3,200 hectares. This airport is also known as Roissy Airport - the largest airport in France. It is considered one of the world's major aviation centers. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is located 25km northeast of Paris. It serves as the main hub for Air France and Delta Air Lines.

As of 2013, this airport handled more than 62 million passengers on nearly 500,000 flights, making it the 8th busiest airport in the world and the 2nd busiest in Europe by passenger traffic. It is also considered the 10th busiest airport in the world by number of flights.
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6. Madrid Barajas International Airport

This airport covers an area of ​​about 3,050 hectares. It is located in the northeast of the center of Madrid. This is the most important air gateway of Spain. Madrid Barajas International Airport was opened in 1928 and became one of the most important air hubs in Europe. This airport is also the main gateway for exchange and communication of the Iberian Peninsula to Europe in particular and the world in general. As of 2010, this airport served nearly 50 million passengers, making it the largest and busiest airport in this country. In 2009, this airport was the 11th busiest airport in the world and the 4th busiest airport in Europe.
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7. Bangkok International Airport Thailand

This airport covers an area of ​​about 2,908 hectares. It is located in Racha Thewa in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, 25 km east of downtown Bangkok. It is ranked 18th among the busiest airports in the world.

This airport serves about more than 45 million passengers/year. It made its first flight on September 15, 2006 after many incidents and officially opened on September 28, 2006.
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8. Chicago O’Hare International Airport

This airport covers an area of ​​approximately 2,610 hectares. This airport is located in the northwest part of the Chicago Loop. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is managed by the Department of Aviation of the City of Chicago. Currently, Chicago O’Hare International Airport ranks 4th in the United States in terms of international passengers and was voted the best airport in North America in 2003. Notably, for 6 consecutive years, Chicago O’Hare International Airport has always been at the top voted by readers
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9. Cairo International Airport Egypt

This airport covers an area of ​​about 2,550 hectares. It is considered the largest civil airport in Cairo, Egypt. It is the main operating place of EgyptAir. The airport is located in the northeast of Cairo, less than 15km from the city. In 2006, Cairo airport served about 10 million passengers. This is the second busiest airport in Africa.
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10. Beijing Capital International Airport China

This airport covers an area of ​​about 2,330 hectares. This is an important international airport for the capital Beijing in particular and China in general. This airport was rated as the 2nd busiest and most bustling airport in Asia and the 14th in the world in 2005 with more than 33 million passengers, higher than Hong Kong International Airport.

Beijing Capital International Airport is about 20 km northeast of Beijing city center. As of 2024, the number of passengers passing through this airport is nearly 90 million, ranking 2nd in the world after Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

King Fahd Airport in Saudi Arabia is the largest and most important airport in the world with an area of ​​about 780km2. In 2024, this airport welcomed more than 11 million passengers to visit and travel here. This airport has a total of 2 runways and 3 terminals.
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