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.
World’s Largest Airports by Area
Noida International Airport (DXN) will open in December 2025 with domestic flights, expanding to international operations by mid-2026 after safety and readiness checks.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) currently drives air traffic in the region, but the launch of Noida International Airport (DXN), Jewar, will bring a new aviation hub to Delhi-NCR.
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.
Here are the top 10 world’s largest airports by area serve as essential hubs for both domestic and international flights.
Here are the 10 biggest airports in India by area in 2025. Currently, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport tops the list with 5500 acres!
Noida Airport has encountered another delay to July 2025, with officials confirming it will miss its third scheduled launch date of May 15.