Monday, August 26, 2024 Chicago O’Hare International Airpor t ranks fifth globally for connectivity in 2024, with flights to 270 destinations, according to Cirium’s latest data. Chicago O’Hare International Airport consistently ranks among the world’s busiest airports each year. According to the latest data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, O’Hare ranks as the fifth most connected airport worldwide.
Several other U.S. airports also appear in the top 20 , alongside major international hubs.
The 2024 ‘Most Connected Airports’ list from Cirium highlights some of the world’s busiest airports, with Chicago O’Hare (ORD) taking the fifth spot, offering flights to 270 destinations . The top 20 airports feature a diverse range of locations from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as three additional airports from the United States. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ranks sixth with 261 connections.
The other two U.S. airports in the list are Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which holds the ninth spot with 237 connections, and Denver International Airport (DEN), which narrowly misses the top 10, coming in at 11th place with 229 connections.
Among the world’s most connected airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) tops the list with 309 destinations, largely due to its role as the primary hub for Turkish Airlines, which operates an extensive global network covering over 270 destinations. Following closely is Frankfurt Airport (F.