The number of people flying through Asia’s airports has increased substantially over the past several decades, which is why this continent boasts some of the world’s biggest and busiest airports. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of the very best ones based on size and passenger traffic, so let’s get into it.
Biggest Airports by Square Feet
First things first, let’s take a look at the top 5 biggest airports in Asia in terms of their size.
1. King Fahd International Airport
Dammam Airports Company (DACO) manages the world’s largest airport, which is located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The King Fahd International Airport (KFIA), which opened in 1999, has a total land area of 776 square kilometres. Each year, the airport processes over 12 million passengers and 125,000 tonnes of cargo.
You can refer to the helpful guide that KFIA provides, which details all the check-in processes for passengers as well as the arrival procedures and immigration requirements.
How to Get There
Dammam, which is located in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, is home to King Fahd International Airport. The airport is accessible from the city in two different ways:
- by a six-lane motorway that is accessible by the southern exit, Route 605,
- via a four-lane roadway that is accessible via the northern exit.
Visit the following link for further information as well as driving directions provided by Google Maps.
Car Rentals
At King Fahd International Airport, the arrivals area features a number of car rental businesses, some of which are well-known internationally. Alternatively, passengers may utilise the airport’s car rental service and make reservations in advance.
Car rental companies available at the airport are the following:
- Al Rehili
- STRAC
- Enterprise
- Theeb Rental Car
- Key Car Rental
- Hanco
- Bin Hadi
- Alwefaq
- Thrifty | Hertz
- Avis
- Budget
- Best Rent a Car
- Car 4 Hire
- Sixt
- Abu Diyab
Taxi
The best way to get to the airport in 30 minutes from Dammam’s city centre is without a doubt via taxi.
The following prepaid taxi and car service companies are accessible at the arrival level:
- London Taxi
- Samara
- Careem
- SATCO
Airlines Operating at KFIA
The following airlines operate from King Fahd International Airport:
- Air Arabia Egypt, Air Mauritius, All Nippon Airways – ANA
- Air India, China Eastern Airlines, Egyptair, Wizz Air
- Air France, American Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- Emirates, FlyDubai, ITA Airways, Etihad Airways
- Flynas. Jazeera Airways, LATAM Airlines, Gulf Air
- IndiGo, Pakistan International Airlines, Nile Air
- Ethiopian Airlines, FlexFlight, Himalaya Airlines
- Flyadeal, Go First, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Air India Express, ASKY
- Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines
- IBERIA, Kenya Airways, Middle East Airlines
- Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways
- SalamAir, Tarco Aviation, Turkish Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines, Saudia, SriLankan Airlines
- Philippine Airlines, RwandAir, Qantas
The complete list of airlines that fly to and from KFIA is available at the following link.
Airport Services
KFIA offers the following services:
- Banks and ATMs
- Telecom services
- Baggage claim
- Food, drink and retail shops
- Prayer rooms
- Travel agencies and ticketing
- Information desks
- Baby rooms
- VIP services
- Unaccompanied minors
- Travelling with children
- Special needs passengers
- Bank branch
- Maintenance facilities
- Lost and found
- Luggage storage and lockers
- Children’s Play Area
- Duty-free shop
- Tourist help desk
- Pharmacy
- Smoking rooms
- Travel agent
- Lost & found
- Baby care rooms
- Disabled facilities
Airport Levels
The King Fahd International Airport provides a wide range of first-rate amenities to ease and enhance the travel experience for travellers. The airport is divided into the following five levels:
1. Mezzanine level
Passengers will discover a balcony, bathrooms, dining options, bookshops, and offices at this level.
2. Departure level
Passengers can find dining options, foreign departures, and check-in counters at the departure level.
3. Boarding level
The boarding level connects the passenger terminal to parking lots and a mosque. It also houses a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as the domestic arrival and departure gates for the terminal.
4. Arrival level
Passengers will find dining options, shops, customs and immigration, baggage claim, and lost and found on the arrival level.
5. Service Level
This floor houses the Health Ministry clinic along with parking and workstations for car rental agencies.
Lounges
Travellers can make use of a variety of exclusive amenities at the King Fahd International Airport, including the three private lounges listed below:
- Alfursan Golden Launges
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- NaSmiles Lounge
Food
KFIA is home to a wide variety of dining options, including McDonald’s, Baskin Robbins, Starbucks, Crispy Cream, and Subway, among others, some of which offer free WiFi.
This link will take you to a page that lists all of the dining options located within KFIA.
Hotels
The luxurious Hilton Hotel is a wonderful place to stay at the airport. Other local accommodations are:
- Ramada by Wyndham Dammam Khaleej Road, 29 kilometres from the airport.
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dammam, 28 kilometres from the airport.
- Swiss International Al Hamra Hotel Dammam, 30 kilometres from the airport.
- Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar, 60 km from King Fahd International Airport.
Terminals
The passenger terminal is spread across three levels and has a total of fifteen gates, as well as duty-free shops, gift and retail stores, and many other services, including restaurants and cafés. There are a number of automated teller machines (ATMs) and money exchange services located in both the arrival and departure zones, as well as a smoking area located in the departures zone.
Only members of the Saudi royal family and other VIPs, such as monarchs, heads of state, and political figures, are permitted to use the beautifully furnished 25,000-square-meter Royal Terminal.
Private Jet Terminal
In 2015, King Fahd International Airport in collaboration with Jet America built a private jet terminal, providing private jet owners with the specialised facility they require.
Other FBOs at the airport are:
2. Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport, located 31 kilometres from the city centre, serves as the primary international airport for Shanghai and is the aviation hub for all of Asia. Adamson Associates, in collaboration with Richard Rogers Partnership, designed the stunning 40-square-kilometre space that’s very modern and geometrical.
All passengers may use the airport’s free WiFi, but you’ll need a Chinese phone number to get a text message with an access code.
How to Get There
To go to the city centre from Shanghai airport takes around 45 minutes by taxi and costs around £19.35. There is also the option of using the metro, which takes 65 minutes but only costs £1.21. Taking the bus takes around an hour and a half, and costs about £2.40.
Car Rentals, Taxis, and Public Transportation
Given Shanghai’s size, car rental is generally the most practical means of getting about. However, visitors to China will require a valid Chinese driver’s licence to be able to rent a car.
Getting a cab from Shanghai Pudong International Airport into the heart of the city is another viable option and takes around 40 minutes.
Passengers may get a ride on Shanghai’s Metro Line 2 from the airport. From Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road, the line travels in about 8 minutes, making it the world’s fastest commercially-operated high-speed magnetic levitation line.
Bus service is also available, with buses running around every 15 minutes.
Flights
The following airlines operate through Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
- United Airlines, Spring Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
- Qantas, Qingdao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
- Austrian Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines
- China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways
- Kunming Airlines, Kalitta Air, Mahan Air
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Juneyao Air
- China United Airlines, Donghai Airlines
- Singapore Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines
- 9 Air Co, Air France, Air New Zealand
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Lucky Air
- Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, UNI Air
- Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
- Hebei Airlines, JAL – Japan Airlines
- National Airlines, Shanghai Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Finnair
- Suparna Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- Tianjin Airlines, Philippine Airlines
- Air Macau, Air China, Air Canada
- American Airlines, Cathay Pacific
- Chengdu Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Shandong Airlines, Lufthansa
- All Nippon Airways – ANA
Airport Services
Shanghai Pudong International Airport provides the following airport services:
- Currency exchange, SPD Bank and ATMs
- Luggage storage lockers
- Leave luggage for up to 2 months’ time
- WI-FI
- Lounges
- Shanghai Pudong Airport App
- Access to wheelchairs, baby strollers
- Maritime exhibition
- Assistance for passengers with special needs
- Art Gallery of Pudong Airport
- Vending machines
- Post office
- Photo kiosks
- Power chargers
- Mother-and-baby rooms
- Children park
- Time Charging Hotel
- Smoking area
- Police department
- Free water fountains
- Medical service
- Business centre
- Duty-free shops
- Lost and found
Food
Each terminal at Shanghai Pudong International Airport has its own food court stocked with fast food chains, including McDonald’s, KFC, Qingji Restaurant, Starbucks, and many more, as well as traditional Chinese restaurants.
Hotels
Only one hotel, The Ramada Plaza Shanghai Pudong Airport, is close to the Pudong World Airport, at only a five-minute drive.
Other hotels nearby are:
- The Shanghai Southern Airlines Pearl Hotel is located around 6.4 kilometres from Pu Dong International Airport.
- The Joyful Star Hotel is located 6.5 kilometres from Pu Dong Airport.
- Primus Hotel Shanghai Sanjiagang 7.6 kilometres from Pu Dong Airport.
Terminals
There are two terminals at Pudong Airport:
Terminal 1
All international and domestic flights go through Terminal 1.
Terminal 2
The second terminal is for passengers of Air China and airlines that are part of the Star Alliance.
Lounges
Travellers can find the following airport lounges:
Terminal 1:
- Golden Century VIP Lounge
- China Eastern Lounge
- VIP Lounge
Terminal 2:
- China Eastern Plaza Premium Lounge
- First Class Lounge
- China Eastern Lounge
- Air China Business Class Lounge
- China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge
- Air China Domestic First & Business Class Lounge
- Air China First Class Lounge
- Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge
- Shanghai Airport VIP Services Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
Private Jet Terminal
FBOs that operate at the airport are:
3. Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), also called Beijing New Airport, is one of the biggest airports in the world that’s located in Beijing, the capital of China. The airport is designed in a distinct way, and due to its unique shape was given the nickname “Starfish.” It has a 47 square km terminal building and an 80,000-square-meter ground transportation centre.
The terminal building at Daxing airport is a great example of how well ADP Ingeniérie (ADPI) and the team of one of the world’s most famous architects, Zaha Hadid, worked together to create such a unique and modern structure.
How to Get There
From Daxing Airport, passengers can reach Beijing in just 19 minutes via the new Daxing Airport Metro Line, which costs $4.8. Another option is the new Beijing-Xiong’an Intercity train that takes only 20 minutes and costs $4.2.
Moreover, Daxing airport taxis can take people to their destinations for an average of $30.5. To save on costs, people can also take one of the 6 bus lines from Daxing Airport, which are much cheaper.
Car Rentals
Travellers may locate a variety of affordable car rentals alternatives, such as luxurious automobiles, economical and fuel-efficient vehicles, or huge minivans if they are travelling in a group, and select the one that best matches their needs.
Take a look at the car rentals available at the airport.
Flights
The following airlines operate to and from Beijing Daxing Airport:
- Sky Angkor Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spring Airlines
- Swiss International Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Tajic Air
- Shenzhen Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
- Scandinavian Airlines, S7 Airlines, Shandong Airlines
- Qantas Airways, Qingdao Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Garuda Indonesia, Hebei Airlines, Hainan Airlines
- Philippine Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines
- All Nippon Airways, Air Macau, Asiana Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines, Miat Mongolian Airlines
- Emirates, Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways
- Thai Airasia, Tianjin Airlines, Thai Airways
- Yakutia Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines
- Donghai Airlines, Delta Airlines, Egyptair
- Juneyao Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Klm
- Lot Polish Airlines, Lucky Air, Mahan Air
- China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific
- British Airways, Beijing Capital Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines
- Cathay Dragon, Cambodia Angkor Air
- Azerbaijan Airlines, Austrian Airlines
- Tibet Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines
- Chongqing Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air
- Nordstar Airlines, Nordwind Airlines
- United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
- Air Astana, Air China, Air Canada
- American Airlines, Aurora Airlines
- Japan Airlines, Iran Air, Jiangxi Air
- Air Koryo, Air France, Air Leisure
- Fuzhou, Finnair, Grand China Air
- Turkish Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- El Al, Ethiopian Airlines, Eva Air
- Air Algerie, Aeroflot, Air Asia
- Ukraine International Airlines
- Korean Air, Level, Lufthansa
- Xiamenair, Ural Airlines
- Taag Angola Airilines
Airport Services
Travellers can find and make use of the following services at Beijing Daxing Airport:
- Baby facilities and children’s area
- Special needs passengers services
- Smoking areas
- VIP services
- Mobile phone charging points
- Smart safety control technology
- Traditional Chinese gardens
- Foreign exchange currency
- Yoga room
- ATMs and banks
- Travel insurance
- 5G Wi-Fi
- Airport lounges
- Parking
- Eco-friendly airport
- Check-in self service
- Easily reachable gates
- Custom declaration
- Luggage services
- Information desks
- Medical rooms
- Lost and found
- Post services
Food
Passengers at PKX can select from a range of cuisines and dining venues, including Chinese food, Japanese food, Western food, fast food, and cafés.
Hotels
Daxing Airport Hotel, also called Aerotel Beijing, is a hotel conveniently located within Beijing Capital International Airport.
Other nearby hotels are:
- Wanda Realm Langfang is 25 kilometres from the airport.
- Four Points by Sheraton Langfang, Guan, is about 10.6 kilometres from Daxing Airport.
- The 7Days Inn Beijing Xingzheng Street is 25 kilometres from Daxing Airport.
Terminals
The terminal was built with the arrivals and departures zones completely separated. That’s why there are two floors for domestic and international flights and another two for departures. Therefore, the airport’s services are more productive and economical because this terminal building satisfies the needs of a sizable number of passengers.
The terminal building is the largest airport terminal in the world in terms of floor size, with over 700,000 square metres of space. It has a hub in the middle and six curved spokes that radiate outward from it. In total, the terminal has seven stories.
Lounges
There are two lounges at Daxing Airport:
- CHUM VIP Lounge
- East Pacific Passenger Lounge
Private Jet Terminal
Daxing International Airport has 110,000 square metres dedicated to business jet services, with room for up to 85 private planes. Five hangars, one maintenance hangar, and a fixed-base operator (FBO) take up a total of 9,000 square metres and are here for the ultimate private jet experience.
4. Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), often known as Bangkok Airport, is one of Bangkok’s two international airports and Thailand’s busiest airport. For many foreign airlines that fly between Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, Suvarnabhumi Airport serves as a regional hub and point of entry. Suvarnabhumi is also one of the largest in the world, covering an area of 32,4 square kilometres. The distance between the city centre of Bangkok and Bangkok International Airport is 25 kilometres.
In 2019, the number of passengers that passed through Suvarnabhumi Airport was 65,4 million. Only about 15 million passengers were processed in the year 2020, a major decline owing to the coronavirus epidemic.
How to Get There
Suvarnabhumi Airport is easily accessible through the Airport Rail Link, with trains leaving every 15 minutes. Tickets cost between $1 and $1.50, and the ride only runs around 25 minutes.
Airport LimoBus Express also operates a bus service that departs from Khao San Road every half an hour and terminates at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The fare is $5 and the trip takes around an hour.
Car Rentals
At the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, travellers may choose from a wide variety of local and international car rentals to meet their transportation needs. To be allowed to drive or rent a car in Thailand, however, the majority of car rental firms need drivers to provide a licence that was granted no less than two years ago.
Passengers can find the following car rental companies at the Bangkok International Airport:
- Avis
- Budget
- National
- Drive Car Rental
- Europcar
- Thrifty
- Hertz
- Sixt
Taxi
Taking a cab is the most efficient method to get to and from the airport in Bangkok. On Level 1 outside of the airport, passengers can reserve cab rides; however, there is frequently a line of people waiting. The traffic in Bangkok is notoriously chaotic, especially after raining, and it can take at least two hours to get a taxi.
The price goes up in direct proportion to the total amount of kilometres travelled. A ride to Bangkok centre from the airport should take between thirty and forty-five minutes.
At Bangkok International Airport, there are two distinct categories of taxis:
- Standard taxi service: for up to three passengers and limited luggage.
- Maxi cabs: for up to four passengers and a significant amount of luggage.
At the airport in Bangkok, passengers have access to the following taxi companies:
- Taxi Bangkok Service
- Tom Taxi Services
- Thai Happy Taxi
- Thai Taxis
Flights
The following airlines operate to and from the airport:
- Kunming Airlines, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Myanmar Airways International
- Air Astana, Air Busan, Etihad Airways, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia
- Fiji Airways, Greater Bay Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, VietJet Air
- Hawaiian Airlines, Lanmei Airlines, IndiGo, Aeroflot
- Malaysia Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Spring Airlines
- Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, SWISS, Vistara
- T’Way Air, United Airlines, Thai Airways, SpiceJet
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Thai AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific
- Sky Angkor, JetBlue Airways, El Al Israel Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
- MahanAir, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Oman Air
- Royal Brunei Airlines, Qatar Airways, Finnair
- Emirates, Delta Air Lines, China Southern Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines
- Air Canada, Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific
- Air France, Air China, Cambodia Airways
- Kuwait Airways, Miat – Mongolian Airlines
- ZIPAIR Tokyo, International, Iberia, Sichuan Airlines
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Jetstar Asia
- FlexFlight, Kenya Airways, Go First, Jeju Air
- Cambodia Angkor Air, British Airways, Bangkok Airways
- Jetstar Airways, 9 Air Co, Jin Air, Air India, Air Austral
- China Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Drukair, Saudia
- Air Europa, SriLankan Airlines, Air New Zealand
- Korean Air, Bamboo Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines
- Gulf Air, Lucky Air, S7 Airlines, Myanmar National Airlines
- Qantas, Hong Kong Express, Starlux Airlines, Royal Jordanian
- TAP Air Portugal, Singapore Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air
- Thai Smile, Shenzhen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Scoot
Airport Services
Travellers can find the following services at the airport:
- Disabled services
- Electric car service (Buggy)
- Mobile phone services
- Business facilities
- Currency exchange
- Muslim prayer rooms
- Barber salon
- Spa and massage
- Baby care rooms
- Free WiFi
- VIP area
- Luggage storage
- Medical services
- ATM
- Airport lounges
- Smoking areas
- Area tour
- Post services
Food
This airport has a well-planned and well-stocked food area open around the clock. Restaurants and cafes, such as Asian Corner, Rees Coffee, Starbucks, Dean & Deluca, Burger King, Cream & Fudge, BlueCup Coffee, Krispy Kreme, China Town, and Lee Cafe East West Cuisine are selected with great care.
Both European-style food and Asian cuisine are provided at the food court.
Hotels
Located at the airport’s fourth level, the Miracle Transit Hotel is the sole airport hotel serving the Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Eastin Thana City Golf Resort Bangkok is less than 5 km from the airport.
- Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is 1.6 km from Bangkok International Airport.
- The Bangna Pride Hotel & Residence is located around 10 km from Bangkok International Airport.
Terminals
There are three terminals which are rather close to one another. The distance between the domestic terminal and Terminal 2 is only 0.5 m.
Terminals 1 and 2 are devoted to handling foreign flights, while travellers can utilise Terminal 3 only for local flights.
Lounges
The following lounges are available to airport passengers at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s main terminal:
- Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge
- SilverKris Lounge in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Oman Air First & Business Class Lounge
- Turkish Airlines Star Alliance Gold Lounge
- Miracle Lounge Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Boxtel Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Thai Airways – Royal First Lounge
- Miracle First Class Lounge
- THAI Royal Orchid Lounge
- THAI Royal Silk Lounge
- Bangkok Airways Lounge
- Japan Airlines Lounge
- Avagard Capsule Hotel
- China Airlines Lounge
- Qatar Airways Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Miracle Transit Hotel
Private Jet Terminal
ASA Thailand Ltd operates a private jet terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport. There are no nearby FBOs.
5. Dubai International Airport, Dubai, DXB
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the primary airport serving Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates. To be more specific, the airport can be found in the Al Garhoud district, around 5 kilometres east of the downtown area of Dubai. The total area of the airport is 29 sq km.
India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom are the countries most often visited by passengers departing from the airport. Among them, London Heathrow and Doha are the most common destinations for travellers.
In terms of the international passenger traffic volume per year, Dubai Airport had 86,4 million passengers in 2019, which decreased to 18,23 million passengers in 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak. In 2021, the numbers went a little over 29,11 million passengers.
How to Get There
Two metro lines service the Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Metro is widely regarded as one of the most cutting-edge public transportation systems in the world. It’s spotless, productive, fully air-conditioned, and very economical all at the same time. Because there are just two lines, even inexperienced users will be able to navigate the metro network easily. The majority of stations offer further transportation through connected buses and taxi ranks.
Buses are another inexpensive mode of transportation because of the wide network. They are mostly utilised by locals or visitors already familiar with the region. The bus stations are located directly opposite Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at the airport. To use the bus, passengers must have a Nol card, as there is no option to pay in cash.
Car Rentals
At Dubai International Airport, travellers can find the following car rental companies:
- Autostrad Rent A Car
- Avis
- Budget
- Caro
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Inter Rent
- National
- Sixt
- Thrifty
- Yelo
Taxi
Depending on the precise location and traffic, travellers can reach the airport from downtown in around 20 minutes. Outside of the Arrivals areas at each Terminal of Dubai Airport, passengers can discover taxi ranks. The yellow-and-cream colour scheme of Dubai’s taxis makes them easy to detect. Female drivers are represented by vehicles with a pink accent.
Here are some of the many other services that Dubai Taxi Corporation provides:
- Taxi rental service
- Public taxi
- Ladies and families taxi
- Hatta taxi
- School bus transport service
- Limousine Taxi Service
- SMS Taxi Service
- Special Needs Taxi
- Mashweer
The airport charge is 25 AED (£5,7), and the price per kilometre is 1.96 AED (£0.44) when departing from Dubai Airport.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from the airport:
- Aegean Airlines, Badr Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air India Express, Air Mauritius
- Airblue, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, All Nippon Airways – ANA
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ariana Afghan Airlines
- Cebu Pacific, El Al Israel Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
- Aeroflot, Azimuth Airlines, Air Algerie, Daallo Airlines, Himalaya Airlines
- Air Canada, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines, Air China
- Air France, Czech Airlines, SalamAir, Air India
- Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace
- Arkia Israeli Airlines, flyadeal, ASKY, Saudia
- Belavia, China Southern Airlines, British Airways
- Caspian Airlines, FlexFlight, Cathay Pacific
- Egyptair, Fly Baghdad, S7 Airlines, Emirates
- Finnair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, FitsAir
- Flydubai, Royal Jordanian, Garuda Indonesia, flynas
- Go First, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Gulf Air, Wizz Air
- RwandAir, SunExpress, Iberia, Serene Air
- Sichuan Airlines, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, Qantas
- SmartWings, Nepal Airlines, Somon Air, Oman Air
- Iran Air, Myanmar Airways International, Iraqi Airways
- Pakistan International Airlines, SWISS, South African Airways
- Pegasus Airlines, Thai Airways International, Qatar Airways
- SpiceJet, Israir, SriLankan Airlines, Transavia.com
- Syrian Air, JAL – Japan Airlines, TAP Air Portugal
- Tarco Aviation, Kenya Airways, Philippine Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc, Kam Air, Royal Brunei Airlines
- Jazeera Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines, Karun Airlines
- Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Kuwait Airways
- Lufthansa, Middle East Airlines, Luxair, Tunisair
- Mahan Air, United Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Vistara
- Turkish Airlines, Uganda Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines
- US-Bangla Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, UTair
Airport Services
Dubai International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Children’s play area
- ATMs and banking
- Smoking lounges
- Baby care rooms
- Business Centre
- Lost and found
- Prayer Rooms
- VAT Refund
- Spa
- Showers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Health Club
- Shops and stores
- Sleep’n Fly Service
- Bars and restaurants
- Currency exchange offices
- Short-term luggage storage
- Emergency and Medical Services
- Baggage services, trolleys and baggage wrapping
Terminals
Terminal 1 covers flights to both domestic and international routes. There are three levels:
- At the ground level, passengers will find the baggage claim, Arrivals area, and airport services, such as food, drink, retail stands, ATMs, and currency exchange.
- Passengers will find duty-free shops, VIP lounges, and access to the international and arrivals areas.
- Level 2 is for check-ins and departures. Services include a prayer room, children’s playground, workstations, ATMs, restaurants, and retail outlets.
Lounges
Passengers can relax in one of the following lounges at Dubai International Airport:
Terminal 1
- Marhaba Lounge (D Gates)
- Ahlan First Class Lounge
- Ahlan Business Class Lounge
- British Airways Galleries Lounge and Concorde Bar
- Lufthansa Senator Lounge
- SkyTeam Lounge
- Lufthansa Business Lounge
Terminal 2
- Marhaba Lounge (F Gates): Location: Terminal 2
- flydubai Business Class Lounge
Terminal 3
- Marhaba Lounge
- Emirates First Class Lounge
- The Emirates Business Class Lounge
- Emirates First Class Lounge
- The Emirates Business Class Lounge
- The Gallery by Dubai International Hotel
- The Emirates Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
- Jumerai Airport Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- Marhaba Lounge
- Lounge @ B
- Marhaba Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find the following restaurants and bars:
- McDonald’s
- Jack’s Bar & Grill
- Costa Coffee
- Treehouse Juicery
- KFC
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Subway
- Starbucks
- The Irish Pub
- Taste Of India
- Krispy Kreme
- Hatam Restaurant
- Shake Shack
- Roti Bhai
Check out the complete list of dining options at the following link.
Hotels
The Dubai International Hotel is the most convenient hotel for transit travellers because of its advantageous location in Terminal 3.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, around 2 kilometres from the airport.
- Movenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai, approximately 2.3 kilometres from the airport.
- Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel is 1.3 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Dubai is home to one of the most luxurious VIP terminals in the world, with Jetex as the most high-end FBO.
The following fixed-base operators provide their services at Dubai International Airport:
- Jet Aviation Dubai
- ExecuJet Middle East
- HADID International Services
- Access Flight Support
- Palm Aviation
- Luxaviation
Busiest Airports
Now that we covered the biggest airports in Asia, let’s discuss the five busiest ones that process the most passengers annually.
1. Japan Tokyo-Haneda International Airport, Tokyo, Japan, HND
Haneda International Airport (HND) is one of the two international airports that serve the Greater Tokyo area, along with Narita International Airport. The airport is situated in Ota, Tokyo, and is approximately 14 kilometres away from Tokyo Station.
Haneda Airport processed 87 million people in 2018, making it one of the busiest airports in the world overall. Because of the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the airport processed only around 30 million travellers that year, with numbers going back up in the following years.
How to Get There
Passengers can get to the airport using one of the following options:
- Tokyo Monorail
- Keikyu Railway
- Limousine bus
- Taxi
On the following link, you can get precise directions.
Car Rentals
Renting a car from the airport is an ideal choice for passengers who wish to explore Tokyo.
At Haneda Airport, travellers can find the following car rental companies:
- Times Car Rental
- Orix Rent a Car
- Nissan Rent a Car
- Nippon Rent a Car
- Toyota Rent a Car
- Europcar
- Hertz
- National
- Toyota
- Nippon
Taxi
Outside of level 1 is where passengers can find the taxi stands. Due to Tokyo being such a large metropolis, the amount of time it takes to go to the city centre might vary greatly, depending on the neighbourhood and traffic.
To find out more about fares and how to contact them, go to the following link.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Haneda Airport:
- AeroMexico, Garuda Indonesia, Air Canada
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Air Do
- Fiji Airways, Air France, Air New Zealand
- Hawaiian Airlines, AirAsia X, Iberia
- Aircalin, EVA Air
- Alaska Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, Cathay Pacific
- Asiana Airlines, Hong Kong Express
- British Airways, China Airlines
- Delta Air Lines, Bangkok Airways
- Egyptair, American Airlines
- Finnair, ITA Airways
- LATAM Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Lufthansa, Solaseed Air, Tigerair Taiwan
- Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines
- Peach Aviation, Singapore Airlines
- Qantas, Skymark Airlines, Qatar Airways, StarFlyer
- Shandong Airlines, Thai Airways International, Korean Air
- Turkish Airlines, JAL – Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Airport Services
Cairns International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Prayer room
- Smoking rooms
- Tokyo International Airport Clinic
- Lost and found
- Luggage storage
- Restaurants and cafés
- Shops and Duty Free
- Prayer rooms
- Smoking rooms
- Shower rooms
- PC desk with internet
- Pharmacies
- Coin lockers
- Baby nurseries
- Persons with reduced mobility services
- Wheelchair rental
- Passenger carts
- Baby Carriage rental
- Baby’s chairs
- Police Box
- Luggage Carts
- Cell phone rental
- Refreshment salon
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Pet Hotel
- Free Mobile Charging Service
- Automated Defibrillator
- Conference Rooms
- Postal Mail
- Pet Care
- Meeting Points
- Information booths
- Massage Chairs
- Duty-Free
- Shoe Shine Service
Terminals
Together with Narita Airport, Haneda Airport is the busiest airport servicing the Greater Tokyo Area. The airport has the following three terminals:
Terminal 1
Haneda Airport Terminal 1, popularly known as Big Bird, is the airport’s largest terminal. The terminal first opened in 1993 and is serving domestic flights inside Japan.
Terminal 2
Like Terminal 1, Terminal 2 also provides domestic service. Travellers will find boarding gates 46 to 68, an observation deck, and many airport services.
International Terminal 3
This terminal is the smallest of the three and the newest, built in 2010, and is in charge of foreign flights.
Lounges
The following lounges are available for passengers at Cairns International Airport:
Terminal 1
- Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge (North Wing)
- Japan Airlines Diamond Premier Lounge (South Wing)
- Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (South Wing)
- Power Lounge (North)
- Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge (North Wing)
- Power Lounge (Central)
- Power Lounge (South)
Terminal 2
- Airport Lounge (North)
- Airport Lounge (South)
- Power Lounge (Central)
- Power Lounge (North)
- All Nippon Airways ANA Lounge (Gate 60)
- All Nippon Airways ANA Suite Lounge
- All Nippon Airways ANA Lounge (Gate 62)
Terminal 3
- All Nippon Airways ANA Lounge (Gate 110)
- Japan Airlines JAL First Class Lounge
- Sky Lounge
- TIAT Lounge
- Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge
- All Nippon Airways ANA Lounge (Gate 114)
- All Nippon Airways ANA Suite Lounge (Gate 110)
- TIAT Shower Rooms
- Cathay Pacific Lounge
- Sky Lounge Annex
- Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge Skyview
Food
At the airport, travellers can find a selection of international cuisines, such as:
- Japanese food
- Western food
- Chinese food
Moreover, they can choose whether they want just a quick coffee at a cafe, have a meal at a restaurant, or fast food.
You can take a look at all the options at the following link.
Hotels
Within each of the airport’s terminals is a hotel, which provides passengers with an additional level of convenience:
- Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu (Terminal 2)
- Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda (Terminal 3)
- First Cabin Tokyo Haneda (Terminal 1)
Passengers can find the following hotels accessible by a shuttle bus from the airport:
- Keikyu EX Inn Haneda
- Keikyu EX Inn Haneda Innovation City
- Hotel JAL City Haneda Tokyo
- Hotel MyStays Haneda
- Toyoko Inn Haneda Kuko Number 1
- Toyoko Inn Haneda Kuko Number 2
- Haneda Inn
Private Jet Terminal
The following fixed base operators operate at Haneda International Airport:
- Universal Aviation
- AeroWorks International Co
- JAL Business Aviation Co, Ltd.
- Japan Airport Ground Handling Co., Ltd.
- Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.
- AGP CORPORATION
- I.A.S.S. Company
2. Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China, HKG
Sometimes known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong International Airport is located on Chek Lap Kok island and serves as the primary airport in Hong Kong. The airport serves as a hub for passenger and cargo airlines, such as Air Hong Kong, DHL Aviation, Cathay Pacific Cargo, UPS Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines Cargo, and Hong Kong Express.
Hong Kong Airport welcomed 71,5 million passengers in 2019, but due to the coronavirus epidemic, the airport only processed 8,83 million in 2020.
Through the implementation of the Hong Kong International Airport Master Plan 2030, the airport’s capacity as well as its capability of handling aircraft will be significantly increased.
How to Get There
To get to Hong Kong International Airport, travellers can board the Airport Express train at the Kowloon or Hong Kong Station, whichever is located closest to them, and head in the direction of the airport. They also have the option of taking a limousine, a taxi, or a private airport shuttle bus.
Car Rentals
There are no vehicle rental counters stationed within Hong Kong Airport; however, passengers are able to board an Airport Express train to MTR Station in Kowloon and will find the following rent-a-car companies at the In-Town-Check-In Level:
- Hawk Rent A Car
- Hertz
- Avis
Taxi
Taxis in Hong Kong are assigned a certain colour based on the district in which they operate. Separate lines are reserved for each of the following types of taxis:
- Red – urban taxis that are available for hire.
- Green – taxis that operate in the northeastern and northwestern parts.
- Blue – Lantau taxis that operate on Lantau Island and in the Chek Lap Kok area.
Getting to the centre from the airport via cab usually takes around 35 minutes.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Hong Kong International Airport:
- Air Busan, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Air New Zealand
- Air Canada, Air France, Asiana Airlines, AirAsia
- Air China, China Airlines, Air India
- British Airways, Air Niugini, Cambodia Angkor Air
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, Cebu Pacific, American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines, Air Tahiti Nui, China Eastern Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Finnair, El Al Israel Airlines, Cathay Pacific
- Greater Bay Airlines, Hainan Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines, Fiji Airways, Etihad Airways
- Iberia, Hong Kong Express, Gulf Air, Emirates
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, EVA Air
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Loong Air, Philippines AirAsia
- Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Kalitta Air, Garuda Indonesia
- LATAM Airlines, Miat – Mongolian Airlines, SpiceJet
- Lufthansa, SriLankan Airlines, Qantas, Spring Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Juneyao Air
- National Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Thai AirAsia
- Nepal Airlines, Philippine Airlines, SWISS
- Oman Air, Thai Airways International, Singapore Airlines
- Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Kenya Airways
- Scoot, Tianjin Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
- Xiamen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Smile
Airport Services
Hong Kong International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Wi-Fi
- UA Imax Theatre
- Prayer Room
- Health and Medical Services
- Caring Corner- a Rest Area for Travellers With Special Needs.
- Children Play Areas and TV Lounges
- Lost and Found
- Luggage Storage
- Smoking Area
- Money Exchange
- Banking Services
- Nursing Rooms
- Photo Kiosks
- Police Reporting Centres
- Post Office
- Public Phones
- Local SIM Cards
- Relaxation Corner
- Resting Lounges
- Shops
- Smoking Lounge
- Lost Baggage
- Baggage storage and measuring
- Infant and baby stroller
- Meet and Assist service
- Self check-in
- Airport World Trade Centre is a Grade A office tower
- Airport Courier Service
- Relaxation Corner
- Public Phones
- Water Drinking Fountain
- Complimentary shower facilities
- China Travel Service
- Charging facilities
- Dream come true education park
Terminals
The following two terminals make up the Hong Kong International Airport:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport is one of the world’s largest. It also features the North Satellite and Midfield Concourse, which service terminals 1 and 2 as necessary. Passengers will find that the structure of the terminal itself is interesting and designed like the letter Y, with boarding gates numbered 1 to 80 and 511 to 530.
Terminal 2
It’s mainly a departures check-in and processing facility, with no gates or arrivals sections. It contains a large retail centre called Sky Hall. The terminal mostly serves low-cost airlines.
Terminal 2 is now closed for runway and terminal facility renovations and is expected to reopen in 2024.
Food
At Hong Kong International Airport, travellers can find Starbucks, Crystal Jade, Super Super Congee & Noodle, Yung Kee Restaurant, Tai Hing, McDonald’s, The Spaghetti House, Burger King, Délifrance, King Bakery, and more restaurants and bars.
You can have a detailed look at the airport’s website.
Hotels
Travellers can choose from the following hotels located at the Hong Kong International Airport:
- Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
- Novotel Citygate Hong Kong
- Regala Skycity Hotel
- Regal Airport Hotel
- AsiaWorld-Expo
Other hotels nearby are:
- Disney Explorers Lodge is a little more than 12 kilometres from the airport.
- Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel is approximately 10 kilometres from the airport.
- Pentahotel Hong Kong, Tuen Mun is 11.3 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre and ASA South China are fixed-base operators providing their services at Hong Kong International Airport.
3. India Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, India, DEL
The single airport that services the city of New Delhi is the Delhi Airport (DEL), also referred to as the Indira Gandhi International Airport and IGI Airport. In terms of both the number of passengers and the amount of cargo that passes through it, this airport is India’s busiest.
It’s situated in Palam, 16 kilometres away from the central business district of New Delhi and 15 kilometres to the southwest of the New Delhi train station.
The outbreak of coronavirus in 2020 resulted in a significant drop in the number of passengers handled at Delhi Airport, which was 28,5 million. Between April 2021 and March 2022, however, the total number of passengers that passed through Delhi Airport was 39,34 million.
If the number of passengers using the airport keeps rising, there are plans in place to keep expanding it.
How to Get There
Passengers can get to the airport using the metro in Delhi. The Airport Express Route, often known as the “Orange” line, links Dwarka Sector 21 to the New Delhi Railway Station, in addition to providing access to the airport.
Other means of public transport available to Gandhi airport are bus and rail lines.
The state’s bus system is the most widely utilised public transportation. Both public buses operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and private buses operated by independent contractors are available to passengers. It’s, however, not the ideal option to get to the airport for those who carry luggage with them because these buses tend to be crowded.
Car Rentals
Travellers must be 21 years old and have their licence for at least a year in order to rent a car in India. This can be done at the airport’s T1 Meet & Greet location where Europcar is situated.
Taxi
Passengers arriving at Delhi Airport can also take a cab to the city centre. The taxi ride is around thirty minutes; although, the traffic conditions in India are complex. It’s important to take this into account.
Taxis can be hired with either a prepayment or with a metre way of payment. We strongly recommend taking a cab that requires prepayment and collect the ticket at the taxi counter.
If you want to avoid becoming a victim of a scam, it’s recommended that you take a cab from the counter that is located inside the airport grounds.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Delhi Airport:
- Alliance Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Air
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Iraqi Airways
- Avianca, Bhutan Airlines, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines
- Batik Air Malaysia, ITA Airways, JetBlue Airways
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Kam Air
- Miat – Mongolian Airlines, Myanmar Airways International
- Nepal Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Oman Air
- Qantas, Singapore Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines
- Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Cathay Pacific
- Lufthansa, Saudia, Delta Air Lines, Mahan Air
- British Airways, Somon Air, SpiceJet, Drukair
- Egyptair, Aeroflot, Finnair, FlexFlight, AeroNomad
- Air Arabia, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Airlines
- Air Astana, Vistara, Air Canada, flynas
- Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Jazeera Airways
- Garuda Indonesia, All Nippon Airways – ANA
- SriLankan Airlines, Go First, TAP Air Portugal, IndiGo
- Gulf Air, Vietnam Airlines, Iberia, United Airlines
- Uzbekistan Airways, Air India, Air France
- Air India Express, Thai Airways International
- Turkish Airlines, Air Mauritius, Akasa Air
- AirAsia India, SWISS, AirAsia X, VietJet Air
Airport Services
Delhi Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Special Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility
- ATMs and foreign currency exchange
- There are several smoking areas
- Telecommunication services
- Gifts and Souvenirs
- Medical care
- Prayer room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tours
- Lost and found
- Luggage storage
- Bookings hotels
- Pet N’ Fly
- Baggage Wrap
- Porter Service
- Visitor Entry
Terminals
There are three terminals at the airport:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 at Delhi International Airport is the one that budget airlines and other low-cost carriers utilise for their domestic flights. This building formerly served as Terminal 1 of the Palam Airport.
Terminal 2
Domestic flights are handled at Terminal 2, which has just undergone renovations and is considered a relatively modern facility.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 at Delhi International Airport is a very large terminal that first opened its doors in 2010. Because of its capacity to process 40 million passengers on an annual basis, it’s considered to be one of the largest terminals.
Lounges
Terminal 1
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- Encalm Lounge
Terminal 2
- Plaza Premium Lounge
Terminal 3
- Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge: Terminal 3
- Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge A)
- Plaza Premium Lounge (Lounge B)
- Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge (Domestic/International)
- Air India Maharajah Lounge
- The American Express Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
- Air India Maharajah Lounge
- The Centurion Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find The Coffee Bean, Chai Point, Vaango, Costa Coffee, Baker Street, Street Foods, Karachi Bakery, Starbucks, Buddy’s Kitchen, Masala Twist, Belgian fries, Cafe Delhi Heights, Nizam’s and more restaurants and bars.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
Passengers can find the Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport Terminal 3 within New Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 building.
Other hotels nearby are:
- JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity is 2,1km from the airport.
- Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi is 2,4km from the airport.
- Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport is 2,4km from the airport.
- The Uppal – An Ecotel Hoteli is 2,3km from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Location Flight Services LLC and Src Aviation are two FBOs operating at the airport.
4. China Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou, China, CAN
Guangzhou Airport, which is often referred to as Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), is the primary airport that services Guangzhou city. The airport is located within the Baiyun and Handu District, 28 kilometres to the north of the city centre of Guangzhou, and is the most important transportation hub in China. Guangzhou Airport served over 69 million passengers in 2018, and 73,4 million passengers in 2019. In 2021, the airport processed around 40.2 million passengers, which was way less due to the pandemic.
How to Get There
Bus, metro, taxi and transfers are all available as an option to reach the airport from the city:
- Airport Express Bus has 10 routes leading to the airport.
- Metro line 3 will take you directly to the airport.
Car Rentals
Renting a car is an excellent alternative for getting around town if you’re looking for a mode of transportation that gives you more freedom of movement.
Keep in mind that in order to hire a car in China, you are required to possess a Chinese driver’s licence; hence, it’s recommended that you rent a vehicle that comes with a driver.
In addition, there are several major highways in the region around the airport. You might ask a native for assistance to go to Guangzhou without any detours.
Taxi
The cab travel from Guangzhou Airport to the central business district of the city typically takes twenty-five minutes.
If you are not familiar with the buses or the metro, it may be a good idea to take a taxi rather than attempt to utilise the public transportation systems there. Traffic congestion is not an issue in Guangzhou, unlike in Beijing or Hong Kong.
Baiyun Taxi Group and Guangjun Taxi Group are two taxi companies that operate at the airport. In the city, there are taxis in blue, yellow, and red, and there are also green, golden, and yellow taxis in the downtown area that belong to smaller local taxi firms.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from China Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
- 9 Air Co, Beijing Capital Airlines, Air China
- Aeroflot, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Air Tanzania
- Air Canada, Cambodia Angkor Air, American Airlines
- Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific, Chengdu Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- China United Airlines, Cebu Pacific
- Emirates, JAL – Japan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
- Hainan Airlines, Kenya Airways, Etihad Airways
- Hebei Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Juneyao Air, Tianjin Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Korean Air, Lanmei Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
- Kuwait Airways, Loong Air, Spring Airlines
- Shanghai Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Egyptair
- Singapore Airlines, LAM Mozambique Airlines
- Thai Airways International, Qatar Airways
- Lucky Air, Philippine Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
- Mahan Air, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines
- Myanmar Airways International, Saudia, Okay Airways
- Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa
- US-Bangla Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Scoot
- West Air (China), Xiamen Airlines, Shandong Airlines
Airport Services
China Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Lost & Found
- Smoking Areas
- Information Counter
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Prayer Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- Restaurants
- Duty-free shops
- Lost & found
- Medical room
- Baggage services
- Baggage storage
- Airlines lounges
- Disabled services: wheelchair and buggy rental services available
- Showers
- Business facilities
- Post services
- Luggage storage
- ATM
- Banks
- Currency Exchange
- Water dispenser
- Baby care rooms
- Smoking allowed rooms
Terminals
There are two passenger terminal at China Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, as follows:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 at Guangzhou Airport has the Main Terminal, Area A, and Area B. The Main Terminal is home to several shops and food stands. Most international flights depart and arrive from the main terminal, while local flights use the other concourses.
Terminal 2
Guangzhou Airport Terminal 2 opened in 2018 to service China Southern carrier and its allies, expanding the airport’s capacity to more than 80 million passengers per year. Terminal 2 also handles both international and local aircraft.
Lounges
Passengers can relax in the following lounges at China Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:
- Library Lounge by Aerotel Guangzhou
- ICBC VIP Lounge
- Premium Lounge
- Air China Premium Lounge
- Baiyun Airport Lounge: Location
- China Eastern First Class Lounge
- China Southern Domestic Pearl VIP Lounge
- Easy Boarding Lounge
- Hainan Airlines First Class Lounge
- Airport Pass Member Domestic Reception Area
- China Southern International Pearl VIP Lounge
- Easy-boarding Lounge
Food
The following guide will help you see all the dining options available at China Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Hotels
A Mini Hotel can be found at the B1 entrance of the Main Terminal.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu is around 5.3 kilometres from the airport.
- Country Garden Airport Phoenix Hotel is approximately 4.3 kilometres from the airport.
- Hao Yin Gloria Plaza Hotel is 6.4 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Universal Aviation and Mainland GroundExpress Limited(China) are two FBOs operating at the airport.
5. Seoul Incheon International Airport
Located in the heart of Seoul, Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the city’s major and largest airport. It’s around 48 kilometres west of Seoul, past the city of Incheon. Airports Council International has consistently ranked it as the world’s finest airport since 2005. According to Skytrax, it’s also the best airport for international transit and the cleanest airport in the world.
The top 10 destinations for flights departing Incheon Airport are:
- Hong Kong
- Tokyo
- Bangkok
- Taipei
- Qingdao
- Da Nang
- Osaka
- Fukuoka
- Shanghai
- and Hanoi
In 2019, 71,17 million people flew through Seoul Incheon Airport. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Incheon Airport only served 12,09 million passengers in 2020.
How to Get There
From and to Incheon Airport, travellers can take any of the following transportation options:
- One can take a bus to the airport from several locations in Seoul and the surrounding area.
- Travellers can get to and from Incheon Airport on the KTX, the Korean Train Express.
- It takes less than an hour to reach the airport’s Railroad Station from Seoul City (Seoul Station) and the city’s subway system via the Airport Express (AREX).
- Another option to reach the Incheon Airport from Yongyu Station is by Maglev, a train line that travels a distance of 6 kilometres. There are connections to the AREX and the Seoul Subway.
Car Rentals
One convenient way to get about the Seoul area is with a rental car picked up at the Incheon Airport. Rental car agencies are located on the ground floor of the Transportation Center and in Terminal 2’s main lobby.
The following car rentals are available at Seoul Incheon Airport:
- SK Rent-a-Car
- Lotte Rent-a-Car
- SK Rent-a-Car
- Lotte Rent-a-Car
Flights
The following airlines operate to and from Seoul Incheon Airport:
- Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau
- AeroMexico, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Air Busan
- Air Seoul, Air Astana, Air Premia, AirAsia X
- American Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Air India
- Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Austrian Airlines
- Air France, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways
- Cebu Pacific, El Al Israel Airlines, China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, FlexFlight
- Delta Air Lines, Finnair, Egyptair, flynas
- Emirates, Hawaiian Airlines, Juneyao Air
- Garuda Indonesia, EVA Air, Hainan Airlines
- Hong Kong Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Jeju Air
- Hong Kong Express, Kalitta Air, Jin Air
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo
- WestJet, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines
- Lao Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, UNI Air
- LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, T’Way Air
- Miat – Mongolian Airlines, Peach Aviation
- Myanmar Airways International, Oman Air
- National Airlines, Perimeter Aviation
- Pakistan International Airlines, Qantas
- Thai Airways International, Philippine Airlines
- Philippines AirAsia, Uzbekistan Airways
- Qatar Airways, Tigerair Taiwan, VietJet Air
- Thai AirAsia X, Turkish Airlines, Scoot
- United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Saudia
- Virgin Australia, Qingdao Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc, Spring Airlines
- Royal Brunei Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
- Sky Angkor, Royal Jordanian
Airport Services
Travellers can find and make use of the following services at Seoul Incheon Airport:
- Automatic Immigration Registration Center
- Restaurants, shops, and stores
- Passport Service Center
- Inha University Hospital
- Tour Information Center
- CGV Movie Theater
- Concierge services
- Currency exchange
- Massage services
- Information desks
- Baby care room
- Religious room
- Lost and found
- Prayer rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Showers
- ATMs
- Gym
- Spa
- Laundry
- Nap zone
- Kids zone
- Duty Free
- Post Ofice
- Tax refund
- Relax zone
- Photo booth
- Smoking area
- Luggage service
Food
At Seoul Incheon Airport, passengers can choose from a wide variety of cuisines and dining establishments, such as Gong Cha, Starbucks, Lotteria, Paris Baguette, Caffè Pascucci, Dunkin’ Donuts, Caribou Coffee, KFC, Mos Burger, strEAT, Taco Bell, Sonsoo BanSang, and 20 more.
Hotels
The Capsule Hotel DarakHyu and Transit Hotel are two hotels located at the airport where travellers can rest.
Other nearby hotels are:
- Paradise City is about 3.5 kilometres from Seoul Incheon Airport.
- Grand Hyatt Incheon is located approximately 3 kilometres from the airport.
- Best Western Premier Incheon Airport is located less than 4 kilometres from the airport.
Terminals
The airport has the following two terminals:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is the oldest terminal building at the airport. It’s made up of a primary terminal and a concourse that is known as the Satellite Terminal or the Concourse A. Terminal 1 of Incheon Seoul Airport is the largest airport terminal in South Korea, at 594,000 square metres, and it’s mostly used by foreign airlines for arrivals and departures.
Terminal 2
Incheon Terminal 2 is a cutting-edge terminal building that has an eco-friendly architectural style. It has been open for passengers since January 2018, and shortly thereafter, numerous airlines, including Air France, Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, and Korean Air, transferred their operations there.
Lounges
At the airport, passengers can find the following Incheon lounges:
Terminal 1
- Matina Lounge
- Matina Lounge
- Sky Hub Lounge
- Asiana Lounge (Incheon)
- 스타얼라이언스 골드 라운지
Terminal 2
- SPC Lounge Terminal 2
- KAL VIP Prestige Lounge
- Korean Air First Class Lounge
Private Jet Terminal
FBOs operating at the airport are:
Conclusion
Asia is consistently ranked as one of the busiest places when it comes to travelling by plane, mainly due to being one of the busiest places in the world and its growing economy. Therefore, Asia is home to a number of the world’s busiest and most expansive airports.
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