iGA Istanbul Airport Receives “World’s Most Connected Airport” Award from OAG

iGA Istanbul Airport has been named the “World’s Most Connected Airport” in the “Megahubs 2026” report published by global aviation data and analytics provider OAG, surpassing London Heathrow. In recognition of this achievement, the airport was presented with the “Megahubs Award” at Routes World 2026 in Frankfurt.

iGA Istanbul Airport, the global leader in air connectivity, has added another achievement to its international roster. Ranked as the “World’s Most Connected Airport”, ahead of London Heathrow, in the “Megahubs 2026” report published by OAG, one of the global aviation industry's leading data and analytics providers, Istanbul Airport received its award at Routes World 2026 in Frankfurt. The award was accepted on behalf of iGA Istanbul Airport by Fırat Ocak, Aviation Development Director at iGA Istanbul Airport.

Presented at an event bringing together decision-makers from the world's leading airlines, airports and destinations, the award once again reaffirmed Istanbul's strategic position in global air transport and iGA's international connectivity strength.

Published annually by OAG, the “Megahubs” report evaluates and ranks the world's leading airports at both global and regional levels based on their international flight connectivity. The connectivity index, which takes into account scheduled international flight connections on the busiest day of the year and the number of destinations served by airports, highlights their position within the global air transport network.