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OAG: Atlanta retains title as world's busiest airport for 2024

OAG released its ranking of the world's busiest airports for 2024. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) remains the world's busiest global (international + domestic capacity) airport with 62.7 million seats, up 2% versus 2023 but still 1% below 2019 levels. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is second busiest and the leader in international capacity, with seats up 7% year-on-year to 6.2 million. Tokyo Haneda (HND) is third with 55.2 million seats, up 5%, followed by London Heathrow (LHR) in fourth with 51.5 million seats, the busiest airport in Europe. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was the fastest growing Top 10 airport with 29% year-on-year capacity growth, r…

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Impact and considerations

The ranking reflects global aviation capacity recovery and shifting hub dynamics, including strong North American growth, the Middle East's international hub dominance and China's rapid recovery, offering reference for route planning, airport investment and corporate travel network design.

Key points

  • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) remains the world's busiest airport for 2024 with 62.7 million seats, up 2% year-on-year but still 1% below 2019 levels.
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) is second busiest and the leader in international capacity, with seats up 7% year-on-year to 6.2 million.
  • Tokyo Haneda (HND) is third with 55.2 million seats, up 5%, followed by London Heathrow (LHR) in fourth with 51.5 million seats, the busiest airport in Europe.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) was the fastest growing Top 10 airport with 29% year-on-year capacity growth, rising from 15th to 9th.
  • U.S. airports Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Denver International (DEN) boosted capacity by 18% and 24% respectively, ranking fifth and sixth.
  • New entrants to the Top 10 since 2019 include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver, Guangzhou Baiyun and Istanbul Airport.

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First source publication
15 Jan 2026, 08:00
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11 Sept 2026, 00:10
Last updated
15 Jan 2026, 08:00
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