Every airport in the world, especially the big ones, would like to have more passenger and/or freight traffic. However, some airports are particularly loaded.
So, Atlanta Airport (USA) retained its status as busy in the world in terms of total number of passengers, They passed a year through the airport.
A Dubai Airport continues to be the busiest on attitude specifically of the number of those listed per year international flights.
In turn, Hong Kong Airport remains a leader in terms of freight traffic, ie at the cargo passes through the airport.
Such data is presented in their Annual ranking of the busiest airports in the world The International Airport Council (ACI). The relevant indicators of 2,800 airports worldwide from over 180 countries have been analyzed for the design of the ranking.
According to ACI estimates, global passenger traffic in 2024 exceeded a total of 9.4 billion people, 8.4% more than the previous year. The 20 largest airports in the world have served a total of 1.54 billion passengers, representing an impressive 16% of all air passenger traffic.
In particular, the busiest in the world Atlanta Airport, has served more than 108 million passengers In 2024, improving its indicator compared to 2023.
Top 5 of the busiest airports in terms of total passenger traffic It also includes airports in: Dubai, Dallas, Tokyo and London. Top 5 by number served just international passengersalong with Dubai Airport (92.3 million passengers), includes: London, Inchon (Korea), Singapore and Amsterdam.
With respect to freight aviation transport (cargo), the Hong Kong Airport is in the top 5 (4.9 million tonnes), followed by Cargo transport through airports in: Shanghai, Memphis, Anchorage and Louisville.
A total of 127 million tonnes of loads passed through airports around the world in 2024, which is 9.9% more than the previous year.
Among the main reasons for this growth of airplane cargo transport, experts from the International Airport Council (ACI) indicate problems with sea freight, online commerce growth, and decrease in aviation fuel prices (kerosene).
