5 Largest Airports in Europe

3. Aéroport de Paris-Charles de Gaulle

Number of Total Passengers in 2022: 57.4 million

The illustrious Aéroport de Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport is France’s biggest airport. Recently, the airport was at the center of news coverage after unions blocked its main entry roads, causing passengers to make their way on foot or through other means. Charles de Gaulle is also a historically important airport, since it regularly flew the supersonic Concorde, and also witnessed the only crash of the Concorde as well. This accident was due to debris on the runway that hit the plane’s tanks, underscoring the need for constant vigilance when it comes to operating airports and aircraft.