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

OT Staff & Waquar Habib

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.

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 | 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.

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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 | 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 | 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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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Shutterstock

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