Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was the busiest in the world with 108m passengers in 2024, an increase from 104m in 2023, according to date from Airports Council International
Dubai International ranked second with 92m passengers, while Dallas Fort Worth International followed closely in third with just under 88m.
Heathrow Airport fell to fifth place after being surpassed by Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, which accommodated nearly 86m passengers last year.
ACI recorded over 9.5bn global passengers for 2024, marking a rise of 3.8pc from pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and a 9pc increase from 2023.
ACI World director general Justin Erbacci shared: “Amid global challenges, the resilience of the world’s busiest airports shines. These hubs are vital arteries of trade, commerce, and connectivity. As air travel grows, ACI World stands ready to support its members, ensuring the smooth flow of people and goods that drive global economic, social, and cultural progress.”
World’s ten busiest airports:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 108m
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) 92m
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 88m
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) – 85.9m
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Denver International Airport (DEN) 82.4 m
- Istanbul Airport (IST) 80m
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
