Which airport has the most terminals in the world?

Los Angeles International Airport, LAX It serves as the hub airport/focus city for more airlines when compared with other airports in USA. LAX Airport has nine terminals, four runways, and 146 gates, and it served over 48 million passengers in 2021.



As of 2026, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in the United States holds the record for the most passenger terminals in operation, with a total of five massive terminals (A, B, C, D, and E). While other global hubs like Chicago O'Hare (ORD) also have five, DFW’s unique semi-circular design makes the terminals more distinct and spread out. However, if we consider "complexes" or future expansions, King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh recently completed a major terminal reallocation in February 2026, boosting its capacity and operational efficiency across its five terminals to handle 56 million passengers. While some mega-airports like Beijing Daxing or Istanbul Airport consist of a single, world-record-breaking massive building that rivals the square footage of multiple terminals, DFW remains the benchmark for a multi-terminal layout designed to facilitate domestic and international transfers on a colossal scale.

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