Airports Council International World published the 2025 rankings of the world's busiest airports, highlighting the industry's leading hubs across total passengers, international passengers, air cargo, and aircraft movements.

Global aircraft movements are estimated to be around 101.5 million in 2025. Chicago O'Hare ranks 1st, followed by Atlanta, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world's busiest airport for passenger traffic, followed by Dubai International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport. At the same time, Chicago O'Hare International Airport ranks first for aircraft movements.

The top 10 busiest airports for international passenger traffic represent 17% of total international traffic. Dubai remains 1st, while London Heathrow and Incheon hold onto 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Air cargo traffic is more concentrated amongst the main airports. Hong Kong and Shanghai Pudong remain in 1st and 2nd rank respectively, and Anchorage gains 3rd rank.

Link: Airports Council International

 

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