Suvarnabhumi International Airport has been ranked first in the world for the number of airlines operating from a single airport, with 113 carriers currently in service, according to a recent survey by Brilliant Maps released in July 2025. The ranking places the Bangkok-based hub ahead of other major international airports, including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Dubai International, and Singapore Changi.
Suvarnabhumi’s recognition as the most airline-diverse airport globally signals a growing role for Thailand in the international aviation sector. Paris Charles de Gaulle came in second with 105 airlines, while Dubai International and Singapore Changi followed with 97 and 82 respectively. Other airports making the top 10 include Istanbul (93), Rome Fiumicino (92), Milan Malpensa (86), Shanghai Pudong (83), Narita (83), and Frankfurt (80).
Currently ranked 39th in the world by global airport rankings — an improvement from 58th — Suvarnabhumi is undergoing a multi-phase modernization plan aimed at boosting capacity and improving passenger services. The airport is being prepared to handle up to 120 million passengers annually. Key upgrades include the expansion of Terminal 1, fast-tracked construction of Terminal 2 near Bang Na-Trat Road, and completion of a fourth runway. Technological enhancements are also planned to improve operational efficiency and the overall passenger experience.
Transport Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit stated that this achievement reflects Thailand’s increasing appeal to international carriers and its strategic role in global aviation. He has directed Airports of Thailand (AOT) to lead the national upgrade effort, aiming to place Suvarnabhumi among the top 20 airports worldwide within the next five years.
In addition to infrastructure upgrades, the airport is introducing new policies to address public health concerns. Thai health authorities are constructing two indoor smoking rooms inside the terminal. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) confirmed the initiative, which aims to prevent smoking in restricted areas, including restrooms. The rooms are expected to be completed by the end of July, with safety inspections and operational trials beginning in August.
According to Channel 3 Plus, the broader goal of these developments is to support Thailand’s post-pandemic economic recovery by enhancing air travel infrastructure, thereby encouraging tourism, trade, and investment.
