Already booked a trip somewhere? Or perhaps you still considering a holiday to get away form the daily grind ? Either way, it might be helpful to get to know the top ten busiest airports in the world (by international passenger traffic) and perhaps, even dodge a few while planning for your next trip!
10. Madrid-Barajas Airport (Madrid, Spain)

9. Incheon International Airport (Incheon, South Korea)

Claiming the ninth place is the Incheon International Airport of South Korea, serving a total 34,537,845 passengers! Also known as the largest airport in South Korea, the Incheon International Airport is the primary airport catering the Seoul Area. Over the years, it has gained acknowledgement as the best airport all over the globe, with amenities including spa services, golf course, casino, private rooms for sleeping and resting, indoor gardens, museum and ice skating rink.
Not only has the Incheon International Airport gained the title of the best airport in the world, but the airport authorities also declare that this airport is the fastest, with an average time for arrival and departure of 12 and 19 minutes (compared to a standard of 45 and 60 minutes respectively)!
8. Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok, Thailand)

Considered as one of the key international airports operating in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport has functioned as the gateway of the region and the link for several foreign carriers. The airport was named after ”The Golden Kingdom”, a place believed to be located around the perimetres of south-east Asia.
7. Singapore Changi Airport (Changi East Region, Singapore)

Singapore Changi Airport (or simply Changi Airport) is the primary airport in the Lion City and considered as the main aviation centre in south-east Asia. It plays home to several airline companies such as Singapore Airlines, Valuair, Scoot, Jetstar Asia Airways and Tiger Airways. Managed and owned by the Changi Airport Group, the airport is also known for assisting Singapore’s economy, providing jobs to over 28,000 people or and raking in $4.5SD billion.
6. Frankfurt Airport (Frankfurt, Germany)

Frankfurt is the home of Condor, Flugienst and Lufthansa, a flag carrier of Germany. Since 1936, the airport has undergone several major renovations to improve the airport’s services and facilities. In fact, another terminal is to be opened in order to cater the airport’s passenger forecast of 90 million by 2020.
5. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Holland, Netherlands)

4. Dubai International Airport (Dubai, UAE)

Dubai’s International Airport has greatly contributed to its economy, providing approximately 58,000 jobs and indirectly sustains 250,000 jobs in the country, all amounting to a total of $22US billion of the GDP. On forecast, it is estimated that by 2020, the airport will contribute up to 32% of the country’s GDP and sustain over 373,000 jobs!
3. Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong)

Serving a total of 52,749,262 passengers, the Hong Kong International Airport is rightfully sits in the third spot. Like all others on the list, the Hong Kong International airport is also considered as the primary airport of the country and is locally known as the Chek Lap Kok Airport.
Managed by Airport Authority of Hong Kong, HKIA is considered as the key centre for Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. With its vast operations, HKIA provides livelihood of around 60,000 employees.
2. Paris Charles de Gaulle (Paris, France)

It was named after the Free French Forces leader and father of the French Fifth Republic, Charles de Gaulle. Commonly known as Roissy Airport, the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is one of the many important hubs in the world, the largest airport in the country and the second busiest airport in Europe.
1. London Heathrow Airport (London, UK)

If your next trip is somewhere near these airports, then better brace yourself for what’s to come!
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