The 10 largest airports in the world – info map (Covid-19 Update)

Heathrow Airport

One of the world’s largest and most popular airports – Heathrow Airport, is located in London. An interesting fact about this airport is that it plays an important role to the airport system of London. And as a matter of fact London has the biggest airport system in the world.

In 2016 the airport had 75 million passengers and a total of 80 million customers in 2018 and 2019. The airport has four active terminals. Three of Heathrow’s terminals are designated to partnerships and the forth terminal is used by British Airways.

1. Free terminal shuttle:
Flight Connections buses will whisk you to your departure terminal without leaving the passenger-only area.

2. Wi-Fi:
Free Wi-Fi

3. Smoking areas:
Heathrow is a smoke-free airport, in line with British law on smoking in enclosed public spaces. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside the terminal building.

4. Real-Time flights:
– Arrivals: https://www.heathrow.com/arrivals
Departures: – https://www.heathrow.com/departures

5. Rental Cars:
https://bit.ly/39oWves

6. Medical Service:
Dial 222 for medical emergencies, or find a Boots pharmacy in every terminal.

7. Handicapped-User-Friendly Facilities:
If you would like to book assistance just let your airline know 48 hours in advance and our specially-trained staff will take care of you.

8. Kid Activity Zone:
There’s lots of pre-flight fun and entertainment for your children in our free Mr. Adventure Stay & Play areas. With slides, soft play areas and separate baby and junior zones, there’s plenty to keep young ones entertained and exercised. Mr Adventure colouring-in and activity sheets are also available.
Stay & Play is suitable for children aged up to nine years old.
Play areas are unsupervised (except Terminal 3)
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Opening times: 06:00 to 21:00 every day.

Locations

Terminal 2 – Stay & Play is in the main Terminal 2A departure lounge (after security), near Gate 16.
Terminal 4 – Stay & Play is in the departure lounge (after security), on the way to Gates 1-6.
Terminal 3 – Stay & Play above the departures lounge (after security), access via stairs and lifts behind Dixons Travel
Terminal 5 – Stay & Play is in the main Terminal 5A departure lounge (after security), near Gate A7.

9. Money Exchange:
ATMs are available before and after security control in every terminal at Heathrow. Safe and fast international transfers are easy at Heathrow Travelex counters, offering Western Union and Xpress Money services.

10. Lost and Found:
Opening hours: 07:00 – 19:00 daily
Phone: Within UK:+44 (0)844 824 3115 (calls to this number are charged at 7p per minute plus your phone provider’s access charge).
International:+44 (0)20 3761 1800
Lines open: 09:30-16:30 (UK time).

 

Hong Kong International Airport

Another one of the world’s busiest airports. It has one of the biggest air travel sectors. It was established in 1998. In 2016 more than 70 million people have passed through this famous airport. And this number is expected to rise. 

In fact Hong Kong Airport was built on a land reclaimed from the sea. The expansion efforts for this land are still in progress today.

1. Free terminal shuttle:
Free shuttle bus service is provided every 15 minutes between SkyCity Car Park, Car Park 5 and terminals (Travelling time around 10 minutes subject to real time traffic condition). For return passengers, please wait for the shuttles at the Limousine Lounge near Car Park 1. For enquiry, please call our car park hotline at 2183 4360.

2. Wi-Fi:
Free wireless internet access.

3. Smoking areas:
Smoking in Hong Kong International Airport is prohibited by the law of Hong Kong, except in the designated smoking lounges and smoking areas – https://bit.ly/3byy1Sb

4. Real-Time flights:
Arrivals: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/flights/arrivals/passenger.page
Departures: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/flights/departures/passenger.page

5. Rental Cars:
A fleet of 19 electric vehicles operates in the restricted area of the Arrivals and Departures Levels. These vehicles carry passengers to and from their boarding gates at a charge.
This service is provided by Worldwide Flight Services. Departing passengers can procure the service at the two service counters at both ends of Departures East Hall, Level 6, Terminal 1.
Arriving passengers can contact the operator on its 24-hour hotline (+852 3918 5000) .

6. Medical Service:
+852 2261 2626
Room 6T104, Terminal 1 (non-restricted area)

7. Handicapped-User-Friendly Facilities: https://bit.ly/2OPBHVL

8. Kid Activity Zone:
There are total of seven Children Play and TV Areas in the restricted area in Terminal 1 and Midfield Concourse. The colourful Children Play Areas provide young passengers with a feast of fun at Hong Kong International Airport. TV lounges are available at most of the play areas for kids to watch cartoons while they wait to board their flights. A number of toys and games are also available to keep them entertained.

9. Money Exchange:
ATMs are available at many locations of terminal buildings.

10. Lost and Found:
Room 5A005, Level 5, Terminal 1 (Non-restricted Area)
07:00 – 23:59
+852 2182 2018
+852 2182 2087
Lost-f@hkairport.com

 

Los Angeles International Airport

The second name of this airport is LAX and it’s one of the most famous in USA. It serves around 80 million customers in 2018. The airport serves flights to North America, Asia, South America and. Los Angeles airport is also a popular spot for connecting flights and mostly international flights.

1. Free terminal shuttle:
Frequent, courtesy shuttle service is provided between terminals to assist travelers in getting from one terminal to another for airline connections (A Route). Shuttles also transport passengers to and from Employee Parking lots). Shuttle service is also provided to and from the Metro Rail Green Line Aviation Station (G Route). To use our shuttle service, travelers should board the LAX Shuttle under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections blue sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands in front of each terminal.

2. Wi-Fi:
Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of ALL terminals.

3. Smoking areas:
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals before security.
E-Cigarette use is not permitted in any of the terminals and all the lounges are definitely non smoking.

4. Real-Time flights:
– Departures: https://www.flylax.com/en/flight-search-list?type=dep
– Arrivals: https://www.flylax.com/en/flight-search-list?type=arr

5. Rental Cars:
https://bit.ly/2UMMzrl

6. Medical Service:
Emergencies 424-646-7911

First Aid Station
Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B)
Upper/Departures Level
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

7. Handicapped-User-Friendly Facilities:
https://www.flylax.com/en/lax-americans-with-disability-act

8. Kid Activity Zone:
Children’s Play Area – Great Hall Level 4

9. Money Exchange:
ATMs located in both departures and arrival levels in all terminals at LAX.

Currency Exchange
ICE Currency Exchange booths are located on the departure level post-security in Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Tom Bradley International Terminal.
ICE Currency Exchange booths are located on the arrivals level in Terminals 2, 5, 6, and Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Cash advances (up to $300 in US Dollars), on Visa and Mastercards are available at the ICE Currency Exchange Kiosks in Terminal 2, 3, 5, 7 and Tom Bradley International Terminal.
All ICE Currency Exchange booths sell international and domestic Sim Cards.
Hours of Operation vary according to terminal
For more information, please call following numbers for exchange rates and hours of operation

Tom Bradley International Terminal

TBIT Departures South
(310) 338-9736
Tom Bradley Intl. Depart South
TBIT Arrivals
(310) 417-0366
Tom Bradley Intl. Arrival
TBIT DEP HALL
(310) 646-1950
Tom Bradley Intl. Ticketing
TBIT Departures North
(310) 417.0364
Tom Bradley Intl. Depart North

Other Terminals

Terminal 2 Departures
(310) 646-9225
Terminal 2 Departure
Terminal 2 Arrivals
(310) 646-5818
Terminal 2 Arrival
Terminal 4
(310) 646-2929
Terminal 4 Departure
Terminal 5 Departures
(310) 348-1725
Terminal 5 Departure
Terminal 6 Arrivals
(310) 646-7761
Terminal 6 Arrival
Terminal 6 Departures
(310) 642-1899
Terminal 6 Departure
Terminal 7
(310) 646-7934
Terminal 7 Departure

10. Lost and Found:
Items lost at LAX restaurants, stores, parking lots, sidewalks and security screening checkpoints
5600 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (424) 646-5678

Hours of Operation:
8:00 am to 3:00 pm PST, Mon – Fri

 

 

O’Hare International Airport

O’Hare International Airport is one of the oldest airports in the world. It was built in Chicago. It’s the second largest airport in USA. O’Hare International Airport has around 78 million customers every year. From 1963 to1998 the airport had the fame as the busiest airport.

1. Free terminal shuttle:
https://bit.ly/2ORxfpp

2. Wi-Fi:
Unlimited free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout all terminals at O’Hare International Airport and is offered both pre- and post-security.

3. Smoking areas:
Before Security Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.
After Security Smoking
There are no smoking facilities inside the terminal

4. Real-Time flights:
Arrivals and Departures: https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/myflight/flightsearch/Pages/default.aspx

5. Rental Cars:
https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/tofrom/rentalcar/pages/default.aspx

6. Medical Service:
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. You may call 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. For more information, call (855) 787-2227, email TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov or visit tsa.gov.
At the airport, travelers requiring special accommodations or who are concerned about the security screening process at the airport may ask a TSA officer or supervisor for a passenger support specialist who can provide on-the-spot assistance.

7. Handicapped-User-Friendly Facilities:
Accessible drop-off areas equipped with curb ramps are provided throughout the arrival and departure vehicle loading zones. Throughout the airport restrooms, elevators, signage, telephones, restaurants, drinking fountains and diaper changing facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
In all domestic terminal (1, 2 and 3) airline staff can be found in the ticketing areas, and some airlines can be found curbside as well. At the International Terminal 5 you will need to visit your airline’s assigned ticketing counter.

To assist with you through O’Hare, each airline offers wheelchair assistance to passengers with mobility issues. This service can assist you in traveling to or transferring between gates. Each airline coordinates their own wheelchair assistance. Contact your airline prior to travel to add this to your reservation.

8. Kid Activity Zone:
Family Lounge
Located in Terminal 2 just beyond security, the lounge offers a designated space for kids to play, with amenities such as toys, climbing structures, funhouse mirrors and even airport-themed video games developed by local DeVry University students.
Terminal 2: Main Hall

9. Money Exchange:
Full banking service including foreign currency exchange services from two locations within O’Hare International Airport.
Locations
Main Hall of Terminal 2: open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lower Level of Terminal 5: open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Services
The following services are available at both locations:
Cashier Checks
Credit card advances for purchase of Foreign Currency Exchange
Faxes and copies
Checking Accounts
Commercial Deposits

10. Lost and Found:
Several different organizations at O’Hare International Airport handle lost and found items. If you are trying to locate a missing item, please contact the organization closest to the location the item was last seen.
If you do not know where you misplaced the item, you may contact several or all of the agencies below separately.

Ticket counters, gate areas, or on an airplane: contact your airline
TSA Checkpoints / Security Lines: www.tsa.gov/form/lost-and-found
On the Airport Transit System (ATS): contact O’Hare ATS at (773) 601-1817
Parking facilities: contact Standard Parking at (773) 686-7532 (Keys Only. All other items lost in parking lots are turned over to Chicago Police (773) 686-2385).
Food service locations: call (773) 377-7804
Terminal 5 Customs Area: contact U.S. Customs at (773) 686-3157
Public areas of the terminal and the Multi-Modal Facility (MMF): call Chicago Police at (773) 686-2385 or (773) 462-9515.

 

Paris Airport

Roissy Airport is the largest airport in France and it’s one of the busiest European airports. Its second name is Charles de Gaulle Airport. In 2016 around 66 million travelers passed through the airport and in 2018 the airport served 72 million customers.

 

1. Free terminal shuttle:
Before arriving at the airport, consult the different shuttle services, available free of charge, for transfers between terminals.

The N1 shuttle is free of charge and stops at terminals:
• 2A/C (exit 10),
• 2E (exit 16),
• PW Car park,
• 2F (exit 2),
• SNCF railway station (North), Sheraton Hotel, Left Luggage
• 2D (exit 6),

Timetable & frequency:
Every 7 minutes from 4:00 am to 7:30 am
Every 8 minutes from 7:30 am to 1:30 am
Every 15 minutes from 1:30 am to 4:00 am.

The N2 shuttle is free of charge and stops at terminals:
• 2F (exit 2)
• 2E (stop at terminal 2E is valid only from 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm)
• 2G (in front of the terminal building)

Timetable & frequency:
Every 5 minutes from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm
Total route time route: 15 minutes

The CDGVAL automated metro stops at all of the terminals at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport*.
Night stop 1:00 am to 4:00 am, shuttle service available outside stations. Dedicated information at the airport.

Shuttles for connecting flights
During your international and schengen connection, dedicated shuttles are available for transfers between terminals.

2. Wi-Fi:
Free unlimited Internet connection in the airports.

3. Smoking areas:
There are smoking rooms/booths located airside (inside) past security in Terminal 2.

4. Real-Time flights:
https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/flights

5. Rental Cars:
https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/car-rental

6. Medical Service:
Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Health Care Service – Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Located at Terminal 2F Arrival Level in front of the gate 17
Phone: +33 1 74 25 12 12 (voicemail only)
Open 24/7

Paris-Orly
Orly 1-2
The medical center is now in ground floor
Public area, Arrivals level, gate 10a

Journey times: 24h/24
Tel: 01.49.75.45.12

International vaccinations center: (Orly 1-2 only)
Tel : 01.49.75.60.43 (voice mail only)
Journey times: monday to saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm in an emergency, with additional charge.
No appointment
Keep identification with you
For minors, present a parental authorization
Cash payments , credit cards (except American Express)

7. Handicapped-User-Friendly Facilities:
To ensure the best service quality and cut your wait to a minimum, you must notify your requirements to the airline or your travel agent from the time of booking and at least 48h before your flight.

By telephone, call 39 50*
Line open 24/7.

8. Kid Activity Zone:
Kids aged four to ten are invited to play in a pretend control tower in Paris-Orly Sud’s Hall A.

9. Money Exchange:
https://bit.ly/2Srw4zr

10. Lost and Found:
https://bit.ly/2HmxcOc

Tel : 34 30 (€0,06/call + price of call)

 

Detailed map

The map above shows the following information:

1. Terminal shuttle
2. Wi Fi
3. Smoking areas
4. Real-Time flights
5. Free electromobile
6. Medical Service
7. Handicapped-User-Friendly Facilities
8. Kid Activity Zone
9. Money Exchange
10. Lost and Found

 

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