Frankfurt Airport named the 7th most connected in the world

Frankfurt International Airport has been ranked as the seventh most connected airport worldwide, as per the OAG Megahubs Index 2026. This assessment, which compares the 100 largest airports globally, is based on the number of available flight seats over the 12-month period leading up to August 2, 2026, the busiest aviation day. The index measures the potential connections within a six-hour window, considering inbound, outbound, or international flights.

In a significant change from 2025, Europe now hosts three of the top four most connected airports. Istanbul Airport has surpassed London Heathrow Airport, securing the top spot with 89.456 connections to 337 destinations. London Heathrow remains in second place, followed by Amsterdam Schiphol in third. While European airports dominate the top three, Asia-Pacific is making strides, claiming eight of the top 20 positions, up from six in the previous year.

Despite a slight decline of three spots from the previous year, Frankfurt International Airport managed to secure a place in the top 10. The German airport achieved a seventh-place ranking, with 67.703 connections to 310 destinations. Lufthansa AG, the dominant airline, operates 53 percent of all flights at Frankfurt. Among European hubs, Frankfurt climbs to fourth place globally, while Munich International Airport rounds out the top 10 in ninth place (23rd worldwide).