Transport Suvarnabhumi Named World’s No.1 Airport for Airlines Served

[Georgealbert]

 

File picture courtesy of CH3

 

Suvarnabhumi Airport has officially become the world’s number one airport in terms of the number of airlines operating, serving a record 113 carriers, according to a survey by Brilliant Maps. The Thai gateway has overtaken Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which now sits in second place with 105 airlines.

 

The top five are rounded out by Dubai International Airport (97 airlines), Istanbul Airport (93), and Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (92). Other airports in the top ten include Milan Malpensa (86), Shanghai Pudong (83), Tokyo Narita (83), Singapore Changi (82) and Frankfurt (80).

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit on 21 July, hailed the achievement as a milestone for Thailand’s aviation sector and pledged to accelerate the development of the country’s airports.

 

He emphasised that the Ministry of Transport and its associated agencies would work to improve infrastructure, services and capacity at all major airports to support economic recovery through trade, investment, and tourism.

 

At Suvarnabhumi, which currently ranks 39th in the world for airport quality, up from 58th, the goal is to break into the global top 20 within five years. To achieve this, the airport is pushing ahead with several major upgrades.

 

Plans include the expansion of Terminal 1 to the east, construction of a new Terminal 2 to the south near the Bang Na–Trat Road and development of a fourth runway. The airport will also integrate advanced digital technologies and smart systems to streamline operations and enhance the passenger experience.

 

Suriya noted that the improvements are expected to boost annual passenger capacity to 120 million, creating a more comfortable and efficient journey for all travellers. “Our vision is not just to be a transit hub, but a destination that people enjoy spending time in,” he said.

 

This recognition comes at a time when global aviation is recovering strongly from the pandemic downturn and Thailand is positioning itself as a key player in the region’s travel and logistics landscape.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from CH3 2025-07-22

 

 

 

[ikke1959]

Hooray... again a number 1 place... more important that quality

[Dan O]

Having the most airlines that use an airport is not much of an accomplishment anywhere else in the world except here where they breg for any issue that might show them as being in the top tier. Half of those airline are crap carriers. The number of airlines isn't as important as the quality of the airport and its services and they wouldnt even make the list

[TedG]

42 minutes ago, Dan O said:

Having the most airlines that use an airport is not much of an accomplishment anywhere else in the world except here where they breg for any issue that might show them as being in the top tier. Half of those airline are crap carriers. The number of airlines isn't as important as the quality of the airport and its services and they wouldnt even make the list

It’s not a bad airport.  It could use a good cleaning.  

[ozfarang]

10 minutes ago, TedG said:

It’s not a bad airport.  It could use a good cleaning.  

And some maintenance. Thailand is good at building things, then never maintaining them.

Check Changi to see how a first class airport is maintained in Asia

 

[TedG]

12 minutes ago, ozfarang said:

And some maintenance. Thailand is good at building things, then never maintaining them.

Check Changi to see how a first class airport is maintained in Asia

 

Changi is first class.  

[KhaoHom]

So, #1 hub of airline carriers. Thailand so proud 🥇

 

🏆🏆

[KhaoHom]

6 minutes ago, TedG said:

Changi is first class.  

 

It's tired, the carpet smells, the staff are clueless and unhelpful and transport inefficient to get to gates long distances.

 

I've had two poor experiences there. Two very bad experiences with SQ.

 

I've no love for anything Korean but KAL and ICN is imo better, more efficient, newer, cleaner

 

No love for Suvarnabhumi

[KhaoHom]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

“Our vision is not just to be a transit hub, but a destination that people enjoy spending time in,”

 

lol