Suvarnabhumi Airport now connects the most airlines on Earth
The national gateway is officially the most airline-connected airport in the world, with 113 airlines flying in and out of its gates. That's more than Paris Charles de Gaulle, Dubai International and even Istanbul – some of the world's greatest aviation powerhouses.
Here's what that looks like in numbers:
113 airlines operating scheduled flights
151 destinations worldwide
484 daily flights
51.6 million passengers in 2024 (expected to hit 65 million in 2025)
All of this is part of a larger transformation. Suvarnabhumi climbed from 58th to 39th place in Skytrax's Top 100 Airports of 2025, thanks to recent upgrades like a new satellite terminal and revamped passenger experience zones. Once just a regional stopover, the airport is now stepping confidently into the ranks of top-tier global aviation hubs.
Top five airports with the most airlines (2025)
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 113 airlines
Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris – 105 airlines
Dubai International (DXB) – 97 airlines
Istanbul (IST) – 93 airlines
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 92 airlines
Still, growth comes with growing pains. Bigger crowds mean longer queues, busier terminals, and rising expectations. If Suvarnabhumi hopes to crack Skytrax's top 20 by 2029, big numbers alone won't be enough. The airport will need faster security checks, smoother transfers, and less congested concourses that don't feel like rush hour.
According to the latest Skytrax survey, Singapore's Changi Airport reclaimed the number one spot once again, with other Asian hubs dominating the top ten. Suvarnabhumi has made impressive strides but to climb further, it must continue prioritizing passenger experience as traffic continues to surge.
With momentum on its side and major upgrades underway, Bangkok's main airport is well-positioned for the next chapter. The challenge now is turning connectivity into quality.
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