Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world's busiest airport for passenger traffic, extending a reign that has held every year since 1998 with the exception of the COVID-19 disruption in 2020, according to newly finalized 2025 traffic data released by Airports Council International World, the industry's authoritative global aviation data body. The rankings, published this year, confirm global air travel reached an estimated 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, up 3.7% from 2024 and 6.5% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

Here is a look at the world's 10 busiest airports based on total passenger traffic for 2025, the most recent complete data set available in this year's rankings.

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta held its position as the world's single busiest airport, handling more than 106.3 million passengers in 2025, making it the only airport on the planet to surpass the 100 million passenger threshold. The Georgia hub's continued dominance reflects its massive domestic network and role as a primary connecting point for Delta Air Lines, cementing its status as the busiest airport in the world for the 28th time since 1998.

2. Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai International held onto second place with 95.2 million passengers, remaining more than 11 million passengers behind Atlanta overall. Despite trailing Atlanta in total traffic, Dubai remains the undisputed global leader specifically in international passenger traffic, a title it has held for years given its role as a........

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