Airport

Singapore passport is the world’s most powerful, replacing Japan

The most recent Henley Passport Index results offer fascinating insights into a world defined by remarkable upheaval and offer a compelling glimpse at what lies ahead as we begin a new year. According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore beat out Japan to hold the title of the most powerful passport in the world. Singapore passport holders have visa-free access to 192 of the world’s 227 destinations.

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The 20 most powerful passports of 2020 : Henley Passport Index(Opens in a new browser tab)

Spain, Italy, and Germany tied for the second position, with their inhabitants having access to 190 international locations. Japan, which topped the list last year, dropped to third place; as of 2022, just 189 countries are now visa-free for holders of the country’s passport. Austria, Finland, France, Luxembourg, South Korea, and Sweden are additional passports that tied with Japan for third place.

With 184 visa-free travel locations, the U.S. fared significantly lower on the index than Lithuania, coming in at eighth place (down one point from the previous year).

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Since 2014, when their passports were named No. 1 in the world, both the U.S. and the United Kingdom have been on a downward trajectory. Henley & Partners said that the U.S. has added 12 more places where citizens can travel without a visa over the past decade. But among the top 10 countries on the ranking, that represents the least gain.

Rank	Country	Visa-free travel to (out of 277 nations)
1	Singapore	192
2	Germany, Italy, Spain	190
3	Austria, Finland, France, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Sweden	189
4	Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, UK	188
5	Belgium, Czech Republic, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland	187
6	Australia, Hungary, Poland	186
7	Canada, Greece	185
8	Lithuania, US	184
9	Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia	183
10	Estonia, Iceland	182

Airport

Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size

When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.

As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.

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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.

Country	Airport	Area (sq km)
Saudi Arabia	King Fahd International Airport	776
United States	Denver International Airport	135
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur International Airport	100
Turkey	Istanbul Airport	76
China	Beijing Daxing International Airport	46
Egypt	Cairo International Airport	36
Thailand	Suvarnabhumi Airport	32
Spain	Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport	30
Canada	Edmonton International Airport (YEG)	28
Netherlands	Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	27
Australia	Brisbane International Airport	27
Germany	Frankfurt Airport	23
India	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	22

King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.

Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.

Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.