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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China has risen to 19th place globally for connectivity, jumping from its previous rank of 36th last year, according to OAG's Megahubs 2026 report released on Wednesday. The airport’s significant improvement is attributed to the opening of its third terminal in October and an increase in international routes to 146, served by 80 airlines. Other major Chinese airports such as those in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong also showed improvements, reflecting a broader expansion of international networks across China.

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China jumped from 36th to 19th place in OAG's Megahubs 2026 report, marking the biggest rise of any airport globally. This climb was driven by the addition of its third terminal in October, which boosted regional connections including links with Hong Kong and Macau. Passenger and flight volumes at Guangzhou Baiyun increased sharply early in 2026 due to a rebound in air-travel demand, with the airport now handling 146 international routes served by 80 airlines. Additionally, airports in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong also improved their rankings according to OAG's report.

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China airports climb global-connectivity ranking as international routes rise: OAG report asserted

routes → climb → ranking

Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve Among the world’s most connected airports, Guangzhou’s hub has posted the fastest rise through the latest rankings, according to an annual list compiled by aviation data firm OAG. uncertain

hub → help → OAG

And overall, Chinese hubs stood out as carriers expanded their international networks with added flights. asserted

carriers → stand → flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China jumped to 19th place, from 36th last year, in OAG’s Megahubs 2026 report, released on Wednesday. asserted

Airport → jump → Wednesday

An OAG spokeswoman called its jump the biggest of any airport globally. asserted

spokeswoman → call → airport

The addition of the airport’s third terminal in October has since facilitated air connections throughout the region, including neighbouring Hong Kong and Macau. asserted

addition → facilitate → Kong

Passenger and flight volumes increased “sharply” at the airport in early 2026, reflecting a rebound in air-travel demand, according to the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office. uncertain

volumes → increase → Office

The airport now handles 146 international routes, served by 80 airlines. asserted

airport → handle → airlines

China airports climb global-connectivity ranking as international routes rise: OAG report

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