Ranked by total passenger traffic for 2025, the latest full year of Airports Council International data. Atlanta still tops the world, but megahubs in Asia and the Middle East are closing the gap.
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Ranked by total passenger traffic for 2025, the latest full year of Airports Council International data. Atlanta still tops the world, but megahubs in Asia and the Middle East are closing the gap.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL, 106.3M)
The world's busiest airport for all but one of the past 28 years, Atlanta moved 106.3 million passengers in 2025. Its compact single-terminal layout and Delta's home-base operation keep it ahead of every rival.
Dubai International (DXB, 95.2M)
The globe's busiest airport for international travel, Dubai handled 95.2 million passengers in 2025 as the Emirates superhub linking Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Tokyo Haneda (HND, 91.7M)
Tokyo's close-in airport jutting into the bay, Haneda carried 91.7 million passengers in 2025, ranking as Asia's busiest as restored international service drove it upward.
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW, 85.7M)
American Airlines' sprawling Texas fortress hub, Dallas Fort Worth served 85.7 million passengers in 2025 across five terminals and seven runways on a site larger than Manhattan.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG, 85.0M)
China's leading international gateway, Shanghai Pudong surged to 85.0 million passengers in 2025, one of the steepest climbs in the top ten as visa-free policies revived inbound travel.
Chicago O'Hare (ORD, 84.8M)
Chicago's classic connecting hub for United and American, O'Hare handled 84.8 million passengers in 2025 from one of the most intricate runway layouts in the world.
London Heathrow (LHR, 84.5M)
Europe's busiest airport and the premier transatlantic gateway, London Heathrow moved 84.5 million passengers in 2025 while operating near capacity on just two runways.
Istanbul Airport (IST, 84.4M)
Turkish Airlines' vast modern megahub, Istanbul Airport carried 84.4 million passengers in 2025, cementing its role as the bridge between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN, 83.6M)
Southern China's primary gateway and the home of China Southern Airlines, Guangzhou Baiyun served 83.6 million passengers in 2025.
Denver International (DEN, 82.4M)
Sitting on the largest airport site in North America, Denver's tent-roofed terminal handled 82.4 million passengers in 2025 from the geographic heart of US air travel.
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