Summary Chicago O'Hare Airport is ranked 5th globally in connections, serving 270 destinations. Istanbul Airport tops the list with 309 destinations, while Dubai, Shanghai, and European airports also make the cut. Chicago O'Hare has 8 runways and has services from around 50 airlines.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport consistently makes it to the list of busiest airports in the world every year. But how does that translate to the number of destinations served from the airport globally? The latest list from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals O’Hare to be the fifth most connected airport in the world. Some other US airports also feature in the top 20, along with other major global hubs.
5th most connected airport Aviation analytics firm Cirium has revealed the list of the ‘Most Connected Airports’ globally in 2024. It features some of the busiest airports around the world, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is listed at number 5, with 270 destinations served. The top 20 airports include those from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and also include three other airports from the United States.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is at number 6 with 261 connections. The other two American airports include Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) at number 9 with 237 connections, while Denver International Airport (DEN) just misses a spot in the top 10 and sits at number 11 with 229 connections. Get all the latest aviation news for North America here.