The Airports Council International (ACI) has released its annual list of the world’s busiest airports for 2024. The list is based on the total number of passenger movements, which includes both arriving and departing passengers.
Here are the top 10 busiest airports in the world in 2024:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – 104.65 million passengers
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) – 86.99 million passengers
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 81.75 million passengers
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – 79.18 million passengers
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) – 78.72 million passengers
- Denver International Airport (DEN) – 77.84 million passengers
- Istanbul Airport (IST) – 76.03 million passengers
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 75.05 million passengers
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – 73.89 million passengers
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) – 72.21 million passengers
Key takeaways:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the busiest airport in the world for the third consecutive year.
- Dubai International Airport is the second busiest airport in the world, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
- London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in Europe, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Tokyo Haneda Airport is the busiest airport in Asia, followed by Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport is the busiest airport in India, followed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) and Chennai International Airport.
The ACI’s ranking of the world’s busiest airports is a valuable resource for travelers and aviation professionals alike. It provides insights into the global air travel market and helps to identify trends in passenger traffic.
Additional insights:
- The top 10 busiest airports in the world are located in six different countries.
- The United States has the most airports in the top 10, with five.
- The Middle East has two airports in the top 10, with Dubai International Airport and Istanbul Airport.
- Europe and Asia each have one airport in the top 10, with London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport, respectively.
- India has one airport in the top 10, with Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The ACI’s ranking of the world’s busiest airports is a dynamic list that changes from year to year. It will be interesting to see how the ranking changes in the years to come.
Also Read: Top 10 Busiest Airports in India 2024: Explore the Sky
How can I use this information?
You can use this information to:
- Plan your travel itinerary
- Choose the best airport for your needs
- Track trends in air travel
- Learn more about the global aviation industry
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Ans: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) held the top spot.
Ans: The United States has the most entries with five airports on the list.
Ans: Yes, London Heathrow Airport ranked 4th.
