The International World Airports Council on Monday released a list of the busiest airports in 2023.
This year's top numbers show how international travel continues to rebound since the pandemic slump.
“Global air travel in 2023 was primarily driven by the international segment and was driven by several factors, including the expected benefits of China's economic reopening and despite the macroeconomic situation. This includes an increased interest in travel and travel,” ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said in a statement. “This ranking highlights the critical role these transportation hubs play in global connectivity, commerce and economic development. Airports are at the forefront of the challenges posed by the ever-evolving global travel landscape. Continuing to demonstrate its resilience and adaptability, ACI World remains dedicated to championing airports around the world through critical stages of policy development and advancing the pursuit of airport excellence. Masu.”
The top 10 airports by passenger traffic in 2023 are:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) maintains top spot with 104,635,151 passengers
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) rises from fifth place with 86,994,365 passengers
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), down from second place with 81,755,538 passengers
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) rises from 8th place with 79,183,364 passengers
- Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND) rises from 16th place with 78,719,302 passengers
- Denver International Airport (DEN), down from third place with 77,837,917 passengers
- Istanbul Airport (IST) maintains its position with 76,027,321 passengers
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), down from 6th place with 7,5050,875 passengers
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), down from 4th place with 73,894,226 passengers
- New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) drops from 9th place with 72,214,841 passengers
Travelers who want to check out the popular destinations served by these airports may be able to take advantage of the airline's stopover program. Even if the airline's home base is not the final destination, many airlines allow travelers to extend their layover time in those cities.
Zach Wichter is a travel writer for USA TODAY based in New York. Please contact us at zwichter@usatoday.com.
