Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) has been named the most connected airport in the Asia Pacific region, according to the latest Megahubs 2025 report by OAG, a leading data platform for the global travel industry. Released on 23 September, the report ranks KUL in joint fourth place globally, highlighting its significant growth in connectivity with a 22% increase in destinations served since 2015.
The report, now in its tenth year, underscores the rising prominence of Asia Pacific’s aviation sector, with three airports making it to the global top 10. Seoul Incheon (ICN) ranks sixth, marking a notable climb from tenth place in 2015, with a 58% increase in potential connections. Tokyo Haneda (HND), however, has dropped to ninth place from third in 2024.
In the Asia Pacific region, KUL, ICN, and HND are the top three most internationally connected airports, followed by Singapore Changi (SIN) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The report also highlights Kuala Lumpur’s dominance in low-cost aviation, ranking as the world’s leading low-cost carrier (LCC) Megahub, with AirAsia operating 36% of its flights.
Mayur Patel, Head of ASPAC at OAG, noted, “The Asia Pacific region has cemented its reputation as a global powerhouse in aviation, balancing world-class full-service hubs with dynamic low-cost connectivity.”
The findings reflect the region’s unique ability to cater to diverse traveller needs, reinforcing its status as a pivotal player in global aviation.
