Singapore’s Changi Airport Retains The Megahub Title In Asia
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Based on connections and destinations served, Singapore’s Changi gains the megahub title in Asia, according to the latest OAG Megahubs International Index 2017.
If you are looking for an airport that offers the maximum connections and destinations, then of all the 16 airports in Asia that figured in the OAG top-50 annual index, Singapore led the way.
Singapore was the top ranked Asian airport and in the global-50 list it was placed 6th with a connectivity index of 257.
In the global rankings, London Heathrow (LHR) was the single most connected international megahub in the world by a clear margin. On a single day in July, there were over 72,000 possible international connections between flights arriving at LHR and flights departing within a six-hour window.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Amsterdam Airport (AMS) were ranked second and third, ensuring that the top three places went to European hub airports.
There were some surprises in Asia. Despite claims that Bangkok is the major aviation hub in the region, the rankings showed it trailed behind three other airports when connections and destinations were considered. Singapore ranked first in Asia, Jakarta second and Kuala Lumpur third.
Bangkok was the fifth highest in Asia, with a connectivity index of 226, while globally it stood at 13th, trailing Hong Kong that came in at fourth regionally ( 12th on the global list) with a connectivity index of 233.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which airport was ranked as the most connected international megahub worldwide?
Which airport was ranked as the most connected international megahub worldwide?
London Heathrow (LHR) secured the top position globally. It was identified as the single most connected international megahub by a significant margin, handling over 72,000 potential international connections on a specific July day.
Q.How did Singapore’s Changi Airport compare to other Asian airports in the rankings?
How did Singapore’s Changi Airport compare to other Asian airports in the rankings?
Singapore's Changi Airport led all Asian airports, ranking first in the region. Jakarta placed second and Kuala Lumpur third, while Bangkok was fifth highest in Asia despite claims of being a major regional hub.
Q.What was Singapore Changi Airport's global ranking and connectivity index score?
What was Singapore Changi Airport's global ranking and connectivity index score?
Singapore Changi Airport was placed 6th in the global top-50 list. It achieved a connectivity index of 257, positioning it among the world's leading airports for connections and destinations served.
Q.Which other airports in Asia made it into the top rankings behind Singapore?
Which other airports in Asia made it into the top rankings behind Singapore?
Following Singapore, Jakarta was ranked second in Asia, and Kuala Lumpur came in third. Hong Kong was fourth regionally, while Bangkok, despite its claims, was fifth highest in Asia.