Istanbul Airport ranks first among Europe’s megahubs in the OAG 2026 ranking. It also ranks first globally, with a connectivity index of 265.4 and 337 destinations.
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Skytrax has revealed its rankings of the top 10 best airports in the world for dining in 2026 with Asian hubs dominating the list.
OAG’s 2026 Megahubs Index highlights the airports where this low-cost connectivity is particularly strong.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described Istanbul Airport (IST) as a global aviation leader after inaugurating its fourth main runway on September 18.
OAG has revealed its rankings for the top 10 international airport megahubs in 2026, with Istanbul bagging first place.
Istanbul Airport tops OAG’s 2026 Megahubs ranking, while Asian airports gain ground among the world’s most connected hubs.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is scheduled to inaugurate its fourth main runway on September 18, adding capacity and greater flexibility to its runway system.
For its 2026 World Airport Awards, Skytrax assessed the quality and quantity of family-friendly initiatives available at airports.
In 2026, London Heathrow claimed the number one position, followed by Singapore Changi and Rome Fiumicino.
In the 2026 edition, Asian airports again dominate the very top, while Europe remains highly competitive and North America manages one place in the top ten.