Airports in Europe — Complete Guide
Comprehensive directory of airports across Europe with passenger statistics, IATA codes, and detailed travel guides.
Europe is home to some of the world's oldest and busiest airports, serving as a global crossroads for both business and leisure travel. The continent's well-developed aviation infrastructure connects major capitals and tourism hotspots across more than 40 countries. From London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle — two of the world's top 10 busiest airports — to regional hubs like Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt, European airports handle over 2 billion passengers annually. The European aviation market is shaped by a strong low-cost carrier segment led by Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air, alongside legacy carriers like Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM, and IAG (British Airways, Iberia). The EU's Single European Sky initiative continues to improve efficiency and reduce delays across this densely connected airspace.
Top 20 Busiest Airports in Europe
| Rank | Airport | Code | Country | City | Passengers/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Heathrow | LHR | United Kingdom | London | 83,900,000 |
| 2 | Istanbul Airport | IST | Turkey | Istanbul | 80,100,000 |
| 3 | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | France | Paris | 70,290,260 |
| 4 | Amsterdam Schiphol | AMS | Netherlands | Amsterdam | 66,800,000 |
| 5 | Madrid-Barajas | MAD | Spain | Madrid | 66,100,000 |
| 6 | Frankfurt am Main | FRA | Germany | Frankfurt | 58,900,000 |
| 7 | Barcelona Airport | BCN | Spain | Barcelona | 55,034,955 |
| 8 | Rome Fiumicino | FCO | Italy | Rome | 52,500,000 |
| 9 | Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport | SVO | Russia | Moscow | 49,800,000 |
| 10 | London Gatwick Airport | LGW | United Kingdom | London | 40,900,000 |
| 11 | Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport | SAW | Turkey | Istanbul | 35,400,000 |
| 12 | Antalya Airport | AYT | Turkey | Antalya | 35,200,000 |
| 13 | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | Portugal | Lisbon | 33,400,000 |
| 14 | Paris Orly Airport | ORY | France | Paris | 33,200,000 |
| 15 | Dublin Airport | DUB | Ireland | Dublin | 32,900,000 |
| 16 | Zurich Airport | ZRH | Switzerland | Zurich | 31,500,000 |
| 17 | Vienna International Airport | VIE | Austria | Vienna | 31,300,000 |
| 18 | Palma de Mallorca Airport | PMI | Spain | Palma | 31,100,000 |
| 19 | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | CPH | Denmark | Copenhagen | 30,100,000 |
| 20 | Moscow Domodedovo Airport | DME | Russia | Moscow | 28,700,000 |