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Top 10 Countries With The Most Airports, And What Travellers Should Know About Them

From the United States’ 15,000-plus airfields to France’s elegant regional hubs, explore the ten countries boasting the largest number of airports—and what every traveller should know before flying there

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United States — 15,873 airports

The United States tops charts with over 15,000 airports, offering vast domestic choice; book regional carriers, expect varied facilities, and consider flight passes for flexible multi-city travel across distances.

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Statue of Liberty, United States
Statue of Liberty, United States Shutterstock

Brazil — 4,919 airports

Brazil has nearly 4,919 airports connecting Amazon, coast and cities; domestic flights unlock rainforest lodges and beach towns—pack for humid climates, check internal carrier schedules and expect remote airstrips often.

Cathedral of Brasília, Brazil
Cathedral of Brasília, Brazil Depositphotos.com

Australia — 2,180+ airports

Australia’s 2,180-plus airports link outback stations, islands and cities; plan regional hops, factor weather delays, hire local pilots or book fly-in lodges for remote national-park access and scenic aerial routes.

Huge rock formations at Broome, Australia
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Mexico — 1,485 airports

Mexico’s approximately 1,485 airports ease travel between Mexico City, Cancún and jungle or coastal towns; check airport transfers, seasonal timetables and regional low-cost carriers for efficient island and heritage-site access.

Ik-Kil Cenote, Mexico
Ik-Kil Cenote, Mexico Shutterstock

Canada — 1,425 airports

Canada’s 1,425 airports serve vast northern expanses and coastal communities; book early for remote charters, expect minimal services at tundra airstrips and plan winter contingencies for snowy regional hops safety.

Toronto, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada Unsplash

United Kingdom — 1,043 airports

The UK’s 1,043 airports range from Heathrow to regional airfields; use budget carriers for short hops, check rail-to-air options and expect excellent connections across Europe and domestic islands year-round service.

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Big Ben in London
Big Ben in London Shutterstock

Russia — 904 airports

Russia’s 904 airports connect sprawling Siberia and Arctic ports; travellers should prebook internal flights, factor seasonal closures, verify permits for remote regions and prepare for long surface transfers and patience.

Russia in winter
Russia in winter loves_united_russia/instagram

Germany — 838 airports

Germany’s 838 airports combine major hubs with regional strips; use efficient rail-air links, compare low-cost carriers and regional services, and expect punctual schedules plus good ground transport.

A shot of Old Town Hall Tower, Munich, Germany
A shot of Old Town Hall Tower, Munich, Germany Wikimedia Commons

Argentina — 756 airports

Argentina’s 756 airports span Pampas to Patagonia; domestic flights shorten long distances, but book in advance, check seasonal weather impacts and choose reliable operators for remote glacier access and safety.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina Unsplash

France — 689 airports

France’s 689 airports include Paris hubs and regional fields; combine short flights with TGV rail, expect excellent ground connections, book early for coastal Alpine transfers during peak seasons and holidays.

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France Shutterstock

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The famous red house in Vaduz city, Liechtenstein
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