The world’s best connected airports are… 

Istanbul Airport The most recently opened IGA Istanbul Airport has topped the list. Opened in 2018, it operates an impressive 309 nonstop flights to destinations around the world.

Frankfurt Airport This is Germany’s main international airport. Ranked second, it is the base for German flag carrier Lufthansa, one of Europe’s biggest airlines. 

Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport This is the main international airport serving Paris, the capital of France. The airport operates 282 nonstop flights and is ranked third in the world for its connectivity. 

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Located in the heart of Europe, this is the main international airport of the Netherlands. There are 270 non-stop flights operating from this airport making it fourth on the list. 

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a major international airport serving Chicago, Illinois, United States. Like Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, this too operates 270 direct flights. 

Dubai International Airport This is the primary international airport serving UAE’s Dubai. With 269 direct flights, this is the sixth well-connected airport. This is also the world’s busiest airport by international passenger traffic.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport The airport operates 261 direct flights making it the seventh most connected airport. This is the primary international airport serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and the North Texas region.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport This is the main international airport serving Shanghai and a major aviation hub of East Asia. It operates 243 direct flights across the world.

Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport This is the primary international airport serving the US state of Atlanta. It operates 237 direct flights across the globe.

Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport  This is an international airport in Italy’s Rome. It operates 234 direct flights across the world. Also, it is the busiest airport in the country and the 9th busiest in Europe.

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