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

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Chinese airports have significantly improved their global connectivity, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jumping from 36th to 19th place in the OAG Megahubs 2026 ranking. This rise reflects expanded international flight networks by Chinese carriers.

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. And overall, Chinese hubs stood out as carriers expanded their international networks with added 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. An OAG spokeswoman called its jump the biggest of any...