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Busiest airports in the world 2024
- |Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International - ATL
Atlanta
- |Dubai International - DXB
Dubai
- |Dallas/Fort Worth International - DFW
Dallas
- |Istanbul Airport - IST
Istanbul
- |Heathrow - LHR
London
- |O Hare International - ORD
Chicago
- |Denver International - DEN
Denver
- |Haneda - HND
Tokyo
- |Los Angeles International - LAX
Los Angeles
- |Guangzhou Baiyun International - CAN
Guangzhou
Largest airports in the US
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the largest airport in the US. It offers 220 destinations and serves around 55.4 million passengers every year. Another big airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), serves fewer passengers annually (around 35.7 million). However, it offers the largest number of destinations — 260. Regarding the top airports in the US, we can mention a few ones that globetrotters usually highlight. Cincinnati (CVG) has lots of up-to-date and accurate information on its website. You can even find out how many parking spaces are available in their parking garages and what the wait times are at the security checkpoint. Another great airport, Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP), offers a unique experience before flights. You can enjoy a petting session with therapy dogs before your flight to reduce stress from the MSP Animal Ambassadors program.
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Fort Lauderdale
Washington, D.C.
Biggest airports in Europe
In terms of surface area, Istanbul Airport (IST) in Turkey is the biggest in Europe. Its size is 75km2 (29mi2). Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France is a runner-up at 31km2 (12mi2) and Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands takes third place at 28.5km2 (11mi2). Regarding passenger traffic, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the UK is undoubtedly the leader with 3.6 million seats and 78 million passengers annually.
Barcelona
London
Munich
Dublin
Copenhagen
Palma, Majorca
Manchester
Stockholm
Antalya
Brussels
Major airports in South Africa
We can mention three major airports in South Africa. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves 24 airlines and offers 100 destinations worldwide. Oliver Tambo International (JNB), located in Johannesburg, is the busiest airport in Africa, welcoming 28 million people annually. In addition, King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban is considered one of the best airports in Africa.
Johannesburg
Port Elizabeth
East London
George
Bloemfontein
Johannesburg
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Upington
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Largest airports in Asia
King Fahd International (DMM), with its area of 776 km2 (299.61 mi2), is the largest airport in Asia and the whole world. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in China takes second place with an area of 46.6 km2 (18mi2.) In addition, the airport has a unique and fantastic shape: it resembles a six-pointed starfish. This construction helps passengers get to the gates faster. Apparently, a convenient construction also helps Beijing Capital International Airport to get first place in terms of passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo are Asia's second and third busiest airports.
Singapore
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Ho Chi Minh City
List of international airports
There are more than 15,000 international airports in the world. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), mentioned above, has been holding its top position as the busiest passenger airport worldwide since 1998.
Málaga
Alicante
Tenerife
Tel Aviv
Seville
Sofia
Ibiza
Marrakesh
Porto
Zadar