Frankfurt Airport named the 7th most connected in the world

Frankfurt International Airport has secured the seventh spot among the most connected airports worldwide, as per the OAG Megahubs Index 2026. This ranking, evaluated based on the number of flight seats and potential connections within six hours, considers inbound, outbound, and international flights. Istanbul Airport claimed the top position, boasting 89.456 connections to 337 destinations, surpassing London Heathrow Airport, which was second, and Amsterdam Schiphol, third.

European airports led the top three, but the Asia Pacific region is rapidly expanding, holding eight out of the top 20 spots, compared to six for Europe. Despite a three-spot drop from the previous year, Frankfurt International Airport remained within the top 10, with 67.703 connections to 310 destinations. Lufthansa AG dominates the airline operations, accounting for 53 percent of all flights.

Among European hubs, Frankfurt climbed to fourth place, with Munich International Airport securing the ninth position globally (23rd). The top 10 most connected airports in the world according to the OAG Megahubs Index 2026 are: Istanbul, London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Tokyo Haneda, Heathrow, Toronto Pearson, and Dubai.