King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is the largest airport in the world and Asia by land area, spanning approximately 780 square kilometers.
The airport has three passenger terminals: the main terminal, the Aramco terminal, and the Royal terminal.
Each terminal serves distinct functions, including commercial passenger flights, private and corporate aviation, and services for the royal family and VIPs, enabling efficient handling of diverse aviation needs.
It also serves as a key hub with connections to more than 40 destinations, while much of its vast land area remains undeveloped, allowing significant room for future expansion.
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia covers more than 100 square kilometers in Sepang, making it the second largest airport in Asia and the largest in Southeast Asia.
This airport was built in record time by workforce of 25,000 and costing US$3.5 billion.
Located in Selangor’s Sepang District, about 45 km south of the city, the airport features multiple runways and extensive support infrastructure, allowing it to scale operations efficiently in line with rising passenger and cargo demand.
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Incheon International Airport covers about 54 square kilometers, making it the largest airport in South Korea and third biggest in Asia.
Built on reclaimed land between Yeongjong and Yongyu islands, the airport has ample space for extensive facilities, including four runways and two passenger terminals following a major expansion completed in late 2024.
Beyond core aviation infrastructure, it also features amenities such as a golf course, spas, and indoor gardens, reflecting its design as a large-scale, passenger-focused hub.
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Beijing Daxing International Airport in China covers approximately 47 square kilometers, making it the fourth-largest airport in Asia.
Nicknamed “the starfish” due to its distinctive starfish-shaped terminal, the airport began operations on Sept. 26, 2019.
Located about 46 km south of Beijing’s city center, the CN¥80 billion (US$11.4 billion) facility features a 700,000-square-meter terminal, the world’s largest single-building airport terminal.
Covering an area of 50 square kilometers, Vietnam's Long Thanh International Airport is set to replace Beijing Daxing as Asia's fourth-largest airport when it begins commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport covers approximately 40 square kilometers, putting it the fifth biggest in Asia.
Located in the Pudong District of Shanghai, the airport operates two main passenger terminals along with a satellite hall, one of the world’s largest single-building satellite terminal complexes.
It primarily handles international flights along with a smaller share of domestic flights, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport mainly serves domestic and regional routes within East Asia.
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Covering roughly 35 square kilometers, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand is the sixth largest airport in Asia by land area.
Officially opened in 2006, it was developed as the country’s primary international gateway to accommodate rapidly rising passenger traffic.
The airport took over most international operations from Don Mueang International Airport, which had become overcrowded, enabling more efficient handling of both long-haul and regional flights.
Its launch marked a new phase in Thailand’s aviation sector, with modern facilities and significantly expanded capacity.
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Dubai International Airport, the main international gateway serving Dubai, covers 29 square kilometers, the seventh largest in Asia.
Located in the Al Garhoud District, about 4.7 km east of central Dubai, its Terminal 3 ranks among the largest buildings in the world by floor space and is the largest airport terminal globally.
In July 2019, the airport installed the region’s largest airport solar energy system, supporting Dubai’s broader target of reducing citywide energy consumption by 30% by 2030.
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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China, the eighth largest in Asia, covers approximately 28.3 square kilometers and features the expansive Terminal 3, with a floor area of about 451,000 square meters.
Located in Shenzhen, the airport serves as a major transportation hub for the Pearl River Delta, handling more than 67 million passengers annually.
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Techo International Airport in Cambodia covers approximately 26 square kilometers, the ninth largest in Asia.
Located in the Kandal and Takeo provinces, about 19-20 kilometers from downtown Phnom Penh, this airport opened in 2025 as Cambodia aims to draw more international tourists and transform the country's regional tourism image.
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About 80 kilometers north of Manila City in the Philippines, Clark International Airport covers an area of 23.67 square kilometers, finishing Asia's top 10 largest.
It is accessible via expressways and hub for Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Philippines, AirAsia and Sunlight Air.
The airport handled 2.75 million passengers in 2025, a 14% jump from 2.40 million the year before.
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