The Top 10 Airports For Business Travel Revealed By New Study

New research has named the best international airports for business travel.

The study, put together by the business travel experts at Booking.com for Business, analysed factors such as the availability of lounges, the number of nearby hotels, and the distance to local business districts for major airports around the world to reveal the best airports for work-related journeys.

You can view the full research here: https://business.booking.com/en-us/business-travel-resources/articles/business-travel-airport-index/

The Best International Airports for Business Travel:

Ranking in first place is Dubai International Airport (DXB). Dubai International Airport is an ideal hub for business travelers, scoring 9.73 out of 10. It offers 264 direct flight routes, with 94.7% providing business class options. The airport is just an 18-minute drive from Dubai’s Business Bay, and there are 48 hotels within a two-mile radius. DXB also boasts a high-end shopping experience with luxury brands available at duty-free prices, along with raffles for luxury cars and cash prizes. For relaxation, travelers can enjoy the airport’s zen gardens.

Tokyo-Haneda International Airport (HND) ranks second for business travel, scoring 8.56 out of 10. Located closest to Tokyo’s city center, it’s just a 30-minute drive to the Marunouchi business district. The airport offers 28 lounges and 95.1% of its routes include business class options. Travelers can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at the Oedo Food Hall or visit the 24-hour Izumi Tenku no Yu spa, which features hot springs, saunas, and a rooftop bath with views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji.

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) ranks as the third-best global airport for business travel, scoring 8.39 out of 10. As a key financial hub in Europe, Frankfurt is well-connected with 293 direct flight routes, though only 44.37% offer business class. The airport is just a 16-minute drive from the Bankenviertel business district, with 19 nearby hotels for accommodation. FRA offers facilities to enhance passenger well-being, including the Room of Silence for meditation and Silent Chairs with soundproof glass and built-in speakers for a peaceful experience.

The research also revealed:

• Istanbul Airport (IST) operates direct flights on 301 separate routes, the highest of any airport in our study, and 91% offer business class options. This makes travel to and from Istanbul far more convenient, eliminating the need for stressful transfers or long layovers. Istanbul Airport earned a business travel score of 6.56 out of 10.

• Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) has the most lounges available to passengers, with 40. The airport also performed well for the number of nearby hotels, with 21 within a two-mile radius, and earned an overall business travel score of 6.06.

• Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has the most hotels near it, with 397 within a two-mile radius. The airport operates flights on 145 direct routes, 75% of which offer business class, and earns an overall business travel score of 5.99.

• Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the airport with the shortest travel time to the local business district, just a nine-minute drive from Madrid’s Cuatro Torres business area. Aside from this factor, the airport performed well for the number of direct routes, with 208, and has 11 hotels nearby. Madrid–Barajas Airport received a business travel score of 6.40.