Mexico City International Airport Leads Latin America Region in International Connectivity for Second Straight Year, According to OAG’s 2018 Megahubs Index
According to the latest data from OAG, the leading provider of digital flight information, Mexico City International Airport is the most internationally connected airport in Latin America. This is the second year in a row the airport finished number one in International Connectivity for the region.Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is the most connected airport in Latin America, ranking 20th in International Connectivity and 12th in low-cost carrier connectivity.Brazil’s Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) increased its Connectivity Index (CI) by 11 points this year and came in 37th overall. The airport secured the 21st spot in the Low-Cost International Megahubs category.Colombia’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) ranked 39th on the list of Top 50 International Megahubs. Panama’s Tocumen International Airport (PTY) ranked 47th overall.London Heathrow (LHR) is the most connected international airport in the world, followed closely behind by Chicago O’Hare (ORD).
OAG’s Megahubs International Index 2018 reveals the world’s top 50 most-connected airports for international services, as measured by the highest ratio of scheduled connections to the number of destinations served. Mexico City International Airport (MEX; CI: 181) finished 20th for International Connectivity, 50 points ahead of Latin America’s second most connected hub, Brazil’s Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU; CI: 131), which came in 37th place and increased its Connectivity Index by 11 points over last year.