In 2026, the airports on this list stand out not just for size but for how effectively they use that space to support aviation, trade, and connectivity on a global scale.
Beijing Airport
China Southern Airlines (CZ) has launched its first nonstop route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) with Helsinki Airport (HEL).
Air China (CA) has officially resumed its direct flight service between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), marking a significant return after a six-year suspension.
Air China has launched its first nonstop Beijing to Abu Dhabi service, creating a direct capital-to-capital air link using Boeing 787 aircraft.
Skytrax’s best airports by region list for 2025 has a look at the top 10 in China, and here is a look at the winners for this year
Stefan Dury, a commercial pilot and travel vlogger, has discovered China’s largest airport terminal. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) opened in 2019. The aim is to surpass Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the world today, located in Atlanta, Georgia.