Arthur Hailey books in order
British-Canadian writer
- Lived
- 1920–2004
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
Arthur Hailey published 11 novels, beginning with The Final Diagnosis (1959). The best-known is Airport (1968).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Arthur Hailey
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Airport
Arthur Hailey's most-read book.
Arthur Hailey books in order of publication
Runway Zero-eight (1958)
The Final Diagnosis (1959)
In High Places (1960)
Hotel (1965)
Airport (1968)
Wheels (1971)
The Moneychangers (1975)
Overload (1979)
Strong Medicine (1984)
The Evening News (1990)
Detective (1997)
Film and TV adaptations
- Hotel (1967)Film · from Hotel
- HotelTV · from Hotel
- Airport (1970)Film · from Airport
- Airport 1975 (1974)Film · from Airport
About Arthur Hailey
Arthur Frederick Hailey, AE was a British-Canadian novelist whose plot-driven storylines were set against the backdrops of various industries. His books, which include such best sellers as Hotel (1965), Airport (1968), Wheels (1971), The Moneychangers (1975), and Overload (1979), have sold 170 million copies in 38 languages.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Arthur Hailey FAQ
- How many books has Arthur Hailey written?
- Arthur Hailey published 11 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Arthur Hailey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Airport.
- What is Arthur Hailey's last book?
- Detective (1997).
- What is Arthur Hailey's most famous book?
- Airport (1968) is Arthur Hailey's most widely read book.
- Which Arthur Hailey books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Hotel (film, 1967) and Airport (film, 1970).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.