Data from Airports Council International shows 9% passenger growth over 2023

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remained the busiest airport in the world last year, according to the Airports Council International 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports. Among the highlights of the report:

• Preliminary figures indicate that the 2024 global total passengers are close to 9.5 billion, representing an increase of 9% from 2023 or a gain of 3.8% from pre-pandemic levels (2019).
• The Top 10 busiest airports, representing 9% of global traffic (855 million passengers), witnessed a gain of 8.8% from 2023 and a gain of 8.4% vis-à-vis their 2019 results (789 million passengers in 2019).
• Hartsfield-Jackson was followed by Dubai International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The Top 10 was rounded out by Tokyo, London (Heathrow), Denver, Istanbul, Chicago (O’Hare), New Delhi and Shanghai.

• The biggest jump in the Top 10 rankings was recorded for Shanghai Pudong International Airport, going from 21st position in 2023 to the 10th spot in 2024. The jump was fueled by expanded visa policies, the resumption and expansion of international flights, operational enhancements and the recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China.
• The unwavering strength of Istanbul Airport and New Delhi International Airport keep them in the top ranks, marking significant progress over 2019. Both airports have been thriving due to airline expansion, infrastructure growth and enhanced global connectivity.