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Airports in Europe are well connected to a majority of the cities of the world. These airports serve millions of passengers travelling to every corner of the world. Besides being vital hubs for domestic and international air travel, these airports in Europe have much economic significance too. These places are not only physical gateways to enter the continent but also prime centres for diverse travel experiences. Airports in Europe range from London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport and France Airport.
Top 10 Airports In Europe
Here’s a list of top airports in Europe which promise a hassle-free travel experience. Being a key player in global aviation, these airports attract a large crowd.
1. Heathrow Airport
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Heathrow Airport, also known as London Heathrow Airport, is the primary and largest international airport which serves London. This airport is the largest airport among the six international airports in the London Airport System. Heathrow Airport is the busiest in the United Kingdom and has a majority of the international connections in the world. Located in the west of London, this airport’s runways run east-west. This airport has four passenger terminals and a cargo terminal.
Distance From The City Centre: 16.1 miles
Major Airlines: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways
2. Frankfurt Airport
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Frankfurt Airport is Germany’s primary international airport. This airport is located in Frankfurt, Germany’s fifth largest city. The airport is the main hub for Lufthansa Airlines and covers an area of 2300 hectares. In terms of passenger traffic, Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport in Germany. It serves 330 destinations in 5 countries with direct flights. The airport has two large passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 3 is primarily operated by Lufthansa.
Distance From The City Centre: 12.1 kilometres
Major Airlines: Lufthansa Airlines, Emirates, Air Canada
3. Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is also known as Roissy Airport which primarily serves Paris. This airport is named after the French President Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle. The airport is Europe’s third-busiest airport and the world’s ninth-busiest airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offers direct flights to a majority of the countries and serves almost all the airlines. The airport has three terminals, each of them connected by a shuttle bus. The first terminal was designed by Paul Andres and was built in the image of an octopus.
Distance From The City Centre: 31.2 km
Major Airlines: Air France, Delta Airlines, Lufthansa
4. Amsterdam Airport
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Amsterdam Airport is informally known as Schiphol Airport. This airport is the main international airport in the Netherlands. This airport is the third busiest airport in Europe in terms of passenger volume. The Amsterdam Airport is built as one major terminal which is further divided into three large departure halls which connect to the airside. The airport restricts both landings and take-offs between 12 in night to 6 am in morning. There are large shopping areas on the ground floor of the airport which act as an additional attraction for passengers.
Distance From The City Centre: 20.8 km
Major Airlines: Air France, Transavia, Easyjet, KLM
5. Munich Airport
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Munich Airport is the second busiest airport in Europe after Frankfurt Airport in terms of passenger traffic. This airport serves as a hub for Lufthansa Airlines and its subsidiaries. This airport has two passenger terminals and two runways. Munich Airport has many intercontinental routes and serves many European destinations. Several shopping and restaurants of the airport lie in area Z of Terminal 1. The airport’s suburban railway station is also located here. Between the two terminals lies the Munich Airport Centre which is a shopping, business and recreation area connecting the two terminals.
Distance From The City Centre: 35.3 km
Major Airlines: Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa CityLine
6. Brussels Airport
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Brussels Airport is the international airport which primarily serves Belgium. This airport covers nearly 1,245 hectares of area and has three large runways. The airport has been a part of two major explosives as of 2016 near the American Airlines and the Starbucks Coffee Shop. There is only one terminal at Brussels Airport which consists of several levels. There is a connected railway station at the first level, arrivals on level two and departures on level three. Drinking water fountains are all over the airport. Shops, Bars and Restaurants are also conveniently spread throughout the building.
Distance From The City Centre: 15.4 km
Major Airlines: Brussels Airlines, TUI Airlines
7. Madrid Airport
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Madrid Airport, also known as Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, primarily serves Madrid. Spread over an area of 3050 hectares, this airport is the second largest airport in Europe after the Paris Airport in terms of size. The airport is Spain’s busiest and Europe’s fifth busiest. The adjacent district of Barajas has a metro station which serves the airport. Madrid–Barajas Airport has five terminals. All terminals have clearly signed taxi ranks outside the arrivals area for a hassle-free experience.
Distance From The City Centre: 22.2 km
Major Airlines: Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair
8. Leonardo Da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport
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Rome Fiumicino Airport is the international airport in Fiumicino, Rome. This airport is the busiest airport in the country and serves as a hub for ITA Airways. This Airways is the Italian Flag Carrier and the largest airline in the country. This airport is named after Leonardo da Vinci and reproductions of some of his famous works, inventions and art are displayed on the premises of the airport. This airport has two major terminals, Terminal 1 which is home to ITA Airways and Terminal 3 is the largest terminal. A new central airside hall is built in the middle part of the terminal.
Distance From The City Centre: 51.2 km
Major Airlines: ITA Airways, Vueling, Ryanair
9. Manchester Airport
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Manchester Airport is the international airport in Ringway, Manchester and is the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom. There are two parallel runways and three passenger terminals along with a cargo terminal and covers an area of 560 hectares. Manchester Airport places flights to nearly 200 destinations and ranks 13th in terms of served destinations globally. The terminals are connected to each other with skylinks and travelators which further connect to the airport railway station.
Distance From The City Centre: 9.1 miles
Major Airlines: Emirates, Ryanair, easyJet
10. Stockholm Airport
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Stockholm Airport, also known as Stockholm Arlanda Airport primarily serves Stockholm which is the capital of Sweden. This airport is the largest airport in Sweden and is a major gateway to prominent international air travel for several parts of Sweden. The airport serves as a hub for two top airlines, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) and Norwegian Air. There are four terminals, particularly numbered 2, 3, 4, and 5. This airport never had Terminal 1 as it was reserved for the designation of another potential terminal which was yet to be planned. The airport features a concourse area called the ‘Sky City’ which has many restaurants and shopping areas and is located between Terminal 4 and 5.
Distance From The City Centre: 37.7 km
Major Airlines: Norwegian Air, and British Airways.
Europe’s airports are not just travel hubs but also gateways to global connectivity and economic growth. From the bustling Heathrow and Frankfurt airports to the architecturally stunning Paris and Amsterdam airports, each offers a seamless travel experience. These airports serve millions of passengers, ensuring efficient transit, world-class amenities, and strategic locations. Whether for business or leisure, flying through Europe’s top airports guarantees comfort and convenience. Plan your journey with TripXL to explore how these airports connect the world effortlessly.
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