Translated by Andrés Martínez Forero
In 'Bogotá, My City, My Home,' tourism drives development. Today, we spotlight the El Dorado International Airport, which has been recognized as the best-connected airport in Latin America, ranking 20th in the global air connectivity index by the Official Airline Guide (OAG) Megahubs 2024.
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This annual study by OAG, a leading global aviation intelligence source, ranks the world’s most connected airports based on the number of scheduled international connections within a single day, considering both direct flights and those with brief connection times. The analysis showcases the airports' capability to facilitate a high volume of global connections, underscoring their role in the global air transport network.
El Dorado offers flights to 97 international destinations, making it a connectivity cornerstone between North and South America. Colombian airline Avianca plays a crucial role in the efficiency of these operations, connecting millions of passengers worldwide. As of September 2024, it is also Latin America's busiest airport by capacity, with 13,989 international connections to 97 destinations.
This achievement has a direct impact on tourism, as air connectivity is a key factor in attracting international travelers. Bogotá, as a gateway to Latin America, greatly benefits by establishing itself as a transport hub that facilitates access for tourists from Europe, North America, and other regions. This position strengthens the local tourism industry, boosts economic development, and solidifies Bogotá as a key destination in the region.
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Andrés Santamaría, director of the Bogotá Tourism Institute (IDT), commented on this milestone: "This recognition positions us among the world's best-connected airports. Bogotá's strategic geographical location allows El Dorado to act as a natural bridge between the north and south of the continent, reinforcing Colombia's importance on the global aviation scene. Additionally, this connectivity is crucial in attracting more tourists and energizing our tourism’s sector."
In the list of Latin America’s most connected airports, El Dorado leads in the first position, surpassing other major airports in the region. Here’s the Top 5 in Latin America:
- El Dorado International Airport (Bogotá, Colombia)
- São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (Brazil)
- Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Argentina)
- Mexico City International Airport (Mexico)
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima, Peru)
Globally, El Dorado ranks 20th, following these airports in the Top 20 worldwide:
- London Heathrow Airport (UK)
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia)
- Tokyo International Airport (Japan)
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Netherlands)
- Incheon International Airport (South Korea)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (USA)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (France)
- Istanbul Airport (Turkey)
- O'Hare International Airport (USA)
- Frankfurt Airport (Germany)
- Hong Kong International Airport (China)
- Hamad International Airport (Qatar)
- Sydney International Airport (Australia)
- Dubai International Airport (UAE)
- Madrid-Barajas International Airport (Spain)
- Munich International Airport (Germany)
- Changi International Airport (Singapore)
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (Canada)
- São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (Brazil)
- El Dorado International Airport (Bogotá, Colombia)
El Dorado continues to enhance its operations and consolidate its position as a regional leader, positively impacting Bogotá and Colombia's international projection as premier tourist destinations.
Methodology
The OAG Megahubs Index is based on data from the 100 largest airports and the 100 largest international airports in the world, calculated based on the total number of seats scheduled over a full year (from September 2023 to August 2024). The data was collected on the busiest day in global aviation, August 2, 2024. The analysis focuses on the number of possible flight connections within a six-hour window, considering both incoming and outgoing international flights. This index measures airports' capacity to offer efficient and high-quality global connections.
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