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Today, the Airports Council International (ACI) World released the initial top 10 list of the world busiest airports for 2023, revealing significant changes spurred by the revival of global air travel.
The total global passenger count for 2023 is projected to reach nearly 8.5 billion, marking an impressive recovery to 93.8% of pre-pandemic levels. A notable recovery in international air traffic has played a crucial role in approaching the levels of domestic travel, underscoring its importance in driving the growth and resurgence of the industry.
The surge in international passengers has significantly contributed to the revival of key airports, affecting the makeup of the top 10 busiest airports worldwide.
ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said, “Global air travel in 2023 was chiefly fuelled by the international segment, propelled by several factors. Among these were the anticipated benefits from China’s reopening and a growing inclination towards travel despite macroeconomic conditions. While perennial leaders from the US continue to dominate the top 10 busiest airports for passengers, notably Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retaining its number one position, there are notable shifts. Dubai International Airport jumped to second rank for the first time, while Tokyo Haneda International Airport witnessed a remarkable ascent from 16th position in 2022 to 5th in 2023. Additionally, the unwavering strength of Istanbul and New Delhi airports keep them in top ranks, marking significant progress over 2019.
“Notably, cargo continues to play a key role in world commerce despite the year-over-year decrease. Hong Kong International Airport has maintained the top position, followed by Memphis International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Doha International Airport rejoins the top 10, jumping to number 8 with a growth of 6.3% over 2019.
“The rankings highlight the crucial role these transportation hubs play in global connectivity, commerce, and economic development. Airports continue to demonstrate their resilience and adaptability amidst the challenges posed by the ever-evolving landscape of global travel. ACI World remains dedicated to advocating for airports worldwide throughout pivotal stages of policy formulation and to advancing the pursuit of airport excellence.”
These rankings are based on data from over 2,600 airports in more than 180 countries, positioning ACI World as the leading authority on airport travel demand and ensuring their rankings’ high accuracy and reliability.
Summary of Passenger Traffic in 2023
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| Rank | Airport | 2023 Passenger Numbers | % Change vs 2022 | % Change vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, USA (ATL) | 104,653,451 | 11.7% | -5.3% |
| 2 | Dubai, UAE (DXB) | 86,994,565 | 31.7% | 0.7% |
| 3 | Dallas/Fort Worth, USA (DFW) | 81,755,538 | 11.4% | 8.9% |
| 4 | London, UK (LHR) | 79,183,364 | 28.5% | -2.1% |
| 5 | Tokyo, Japan (HND) | 78,719,302 | 55.1% | -7.9% |
| 6 | Denver, USA (DEN) | 77,837,917 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| 7 | Istanbul, Turkey (IST) | 76,027,321 | 18.3% | 45.7% |
| 8 | Los Angeles, USA (LAX) | 75,050,875 | 13.8% | -14.8% |
| 9 | Chicago, USA (ORD) | 73,894,226 | 8.1% | -12.7% |
| 10 | New Delhi, India (DEL) | 72,214,841 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | Airport | 2023 | % Change vs 2022 | % Change vs 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Dubai, UAE (DXB) | 86,994,365 | 31.7 | 0.8 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | London, UK (LHR) | 74,909,019 | 28.6 | -1.5 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) | 61,882,546 | 17.9 | -13.7 | |
| 4 | 4 | 6 | Paris, France (CDG) | 61,412,198 | 18.6 | -12.1 | |
| 5 | 9 | 7 | Singapore, Singapore (SIN) | 58,411,000 | 83.1 | -13.6 | |
| 6 | 5 | 14 | Istanbul, Turkey (IST) | 58,232,674 | 20.0 | 47.1 | |
| 7 | 32 | 5 | Incheon, Korea (ICN) | 55,763,768 | 212.9 | -21.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | 8 | Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) | 54,089,293 | 20.8 | -14.2 | |
| 9 | 8 | 15 | Doha, Qatar (DOH) | 45,913,805 | 28.5 | 18.4 | |
| 10 | 7 | 11 | Madrid, Spain (MAD) | 43,799,968 | 20.9 | -2.5 |
Highlights of Air Cargo Traffic
| Rank 2023 | Rank 2022 | Rank 2019 | Airport | Cargo 2023 (Metric Tonnes) | % Change vs 2022 | % Change vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | HONG KONG, HONG KONG (HKG) | 4,331,976 | 3.2 | -9.9 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | MEMPHIS, USA (MEM) | 3,881,211 | -4.0 | -10.2 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | SHANGHAI, CHINA (PVG) | 3,440,084 | 10.4 | -5.3 |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | ANCHORAGE, USA (ANC**) | 3,380,374 | -2.4 | 23.1 |
| 5 | 6 | 5 | INCHEON, KOREA (ICN) | 2,744,136 | -6.9 | -0.7 |
| 6 | 5 | 4 | LOUISVILLE, USA (SDF) | 2,727,820 | -11.1 | -2.2 |
| 7 | 8 | 12 | MIAMI, USA (MIA) | 2,525,591 | 1.0 | 20.7 |
| 8 | 11 | 8 | DOHA, QATAR (DOH) | 2,355,503 | 1.5 | 6.3 |
| 9 | 9 | 13 | LOS ANGELES, USA (LAX) | 2,130,835 | -14.9 | 1.9 |
| 10 | 7 | 9 | TAIPEI, TAIWAN (TPE) | 2,112,988 | -16.8 | -3.2 |
Flight Activities
| 2023 Rank | 2022 Rank | 2019 Rank | Airport | 2023 Aircraft Movements | % Change vs 2022 | % Change vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | Atlanta, USA (ATL) | 775,818 | 7.1 | -14.2 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Chicago, USA (ORD) | 720,582 | 1.3 | -21.7 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Dallas/Fort Worth, USA (DFW) | 689,569 | 5 | -4.2 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | Denver, USA (DEN) | 657,218 | 8.1 | 4.0 |
| 5 | 5 | 8 | Las Vegas, USA (LAS) | 611,806 | 5.3 | 10.6 |
| 6 | 6 | 4 | Los Angeles, USA (LAX) | 575,097 | 3.3 | -16.8 |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | Charlotte, USA (CLT) | 539,066 | 6.6 | -6.8 |
| 8 | 10 | 54 | Istanbul, Turkey (IST) | 505,068 | 18.8 | 53.4 |
| 9 | 21 | 19 | New York, USA (JFK) | 481,075 | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| 10 | 18 | 19 | Tokyo, Japan (HND) | 464,910 | 19.8 | 1.4 |
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