NEW YORK- OAG, the leading travel data analyst site, has named London Heathrow (LHR) and New York (JFK) Airport the world’s most internationally connected airports.
Today, OAG unveiled Megahubs 2023, providing the definitive ranking of the Top 50 airports with the highest international connectivity worldwide.
London New York Airport Most Internationally Connected
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has once again secured its top-ranking status as the world’s most internationally connected airport. British Airways (BA) maintains its dominant presence with a 50% share of the flights.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York climbed to the second position among Global Megahubs. At the same time, Istanbul Airport (IST) made an entry into the Top 10, securing the seventh spot. Turkish Airlines (TK) holds a commanding 79% share of flights at Istanbul Airport.
John Grant, Chief Analyst at OAG, commented on the OAG Megahubs findings, emphasizing the enduring importance of international connectivity.
He noted the resurgence of London Heathrow and the remarkable growth of Asian hubs like Kuala Lumpur, highlighting airports’ global adaptability and resilience.
Regarding the rise of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the second position, he attributed this achievement to various factors, including the expansion of American Airlines (AA) and Delta Air Lines (DL) destination offerings from New York, as well as the entry or reopening of routes by airlines like Air Senegal and Air New Zealand.
Grant noted that this resurgence of key international hubs signifies a strong presence for North American Megahubs and reflects the ongoing recovery in the aviation industry as global capacity rebounds to nearly 98% of pre-pandemic levels.
Global Mega Hubs
The Global Top 20 Megahubs exhibit a well-distributed geographical presence, with:
- 6 located in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
- 6 situated in North America
- 7 found in the Asia Pacific region
The prominence of seven Asian airport hubs within the Global Top 20 is noteworthy, especially considering that the region is still in the process of recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) stands out as the most connected hub, ranking 4th globally. Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) closely follows in 5th place.
The major European airport hubs, including Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), and Paris (CDG), join London Heathrow (LHR) in the Top 10 Global Megahubs. Istanbul (IST) also makes a remarkable entry into the Top 10, securing the 7th position.
This significant rise is attributed to Istanbul’s dominant carrier, Turkish Airlines, which has expanded its fleet, added destinations in Central Asia and the United States, and increased flight frequencies to certain destinations.
Among other noteworthy Megahubs in the Top 20 are Atlanta (ATL), the World’s Busiest Airport, which ranks 14th, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD), positioned at 10th place, down from 3rd place in 2019.
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