World Best Airport 2024: By Seats, Passengers, Votes & Cleanliness
- Reviewer
- Dec 27, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 3
This post explores the top airports by seat capacity, passenger numbers, customer votes, and cleanliness across the globe and India. We've included detailed information, interactive maps, and recommendations for top-rated hotels near each airport to help you plan your next journey
Top 10 Busiest Global Airports by Seats
(Calculated using overall flight frequency of both domestic & international)
In a significant shift, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has surpassed Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to claim the title of the world's busiest airport in December 2024. DXB boasted an impressive 5.3 million seats, reflecting a 5% month-over-month increase in seat capacity.
Closely trailing DXB is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), with 5.2 million seats, a mere 51,408 seats behind the leader.
Tokyo International Airport (HND) maintains its position as the third busiest airport, offering 4.7 million seats.
Delhi Airport(DEL) is the Indian entry 9th on the list.
Discover airports on our interactive map – Click here to explore or continue reading below!
World’s Best Airport Hotels
The Airport Hotel Awards are based on guest feedback, assessing factors crucial to a positive hotel experience, such as airport access, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, quality dining, and overall value.
Indian Airports Recognized in 2024
Award | Airport |
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Best Airport in India & South Asia | Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi |
Best Regional Airport in India & South Asia | Bengalore |
The Cleanest Airport in India & South Asia | Bengalore |
World’s Best New Airport Terminal 2024 |
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World’s Best Art in the Airport 2024 |
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Best Airport Staff in Central Asia / CIS 2024 | Hyderabad |
Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024 |
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Best Airport Hotel in India & South Asia |
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8th Most busiest domestic flight routes in the world (2024) | Mumbai to Delhi Flight (369 flights/week) |
Worlds Best Airports by Passenger Numbers
The ranking is based upon the number of passengers served for each airport.
Passenger Range | Rank | Airport Name |
|---|---|---|
70+ Million | 1 | Tokyo Haneda |
70+ Million | 2 | Dubai |
60 - 70 Million | 1 | Paris CDG |
60 - 70 Million | 2 | Madrid Barajas |
50 - 60 Million | 1 | Singapore Changi |
50 - 60 Million** | 2 | Seoul Incheon |
40 - 50 Million | 1 | Doha Hamad |
40 - 50 Million | 2 | Rome Fiumicino |
30 - 40 Million | 1 | Tokyo Narita |
30 - 40 Million | 2 | Munich |
20 - 30 Million | 1 | Zurich |
20 - 30 Million | 2 | Vienna |
10 - 20 Million | 1 | Helsinki-Vantaa |
10 - 20 Million | 2 | Melbourne |
5 - 10 Million | 1 | Centrair Nagoya |
5 - 10 Million | 2 | Bahrain |
Less than 5 Million | 1 | Durban King Shaka |
Less than 5 Million | 2 | London City |
**Mumbai Airport is the 8th Best Airports 2024 in the category of 50 to 60 million passengers
World's best airport - voted by customers in World Airport Survey
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH): A beacon of architectural innovation and luxury, Doha Hamad serves as the pivotal hub for Qatar Airways, solidifying its position as the world best airport.
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): A prominent Southeast Asian hub, Changi is renowned for delivering an unparalleled passenger experience.
Incheon International Airport (ICN): South Korea's flagship airport and a former recipient of the coveted "Airport of the Year" award, Incheon consistently sets the benchmark for excellence.
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): Serving as the gateway to Tokyo, Haneda is Japan's busiest airport, celebrated for its seamless operations and convenient proximity to the city center.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): Another vital gateway to the Tokyo metropolitan area, Narita serves as the international hub for Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): France's premier international airport and the primary hub for Air France, CDG offers extensive global connectivity.
Dubai International Airport (DXB): A global aviation powerhouse, DXB reigned as the world's busiest airport in 2022 by international passenger traffic and serves as the pivotal hub for Emirates and flydubai.
Munich Airport (MUC): Germany's second-busiest airport, Munich offers an unparalleled travel experience, boasting a diverse array of shopping and dining options that rival those found in city centers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH): Switzerland's foremost airport and the hub for Swiss International Air Lines, Zurich Airport provides convenient access to the vibrant city.
World’s Cleanest Airports
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened passenger awareness of airport cleanliness, with those prioritizing hygiene excelling in cleanliness rankings
Region | Airport |
|---|---|
Africa | Cape Town |
Asia | Tokyo Haneda |
Australia/Pacific | Brisbane |
China | Shanghai Hongqiao |
Europe | Zurich |
Middle East | Doha Hamad |
North America | Vancouver |
South America | Quito |
Central Asia / CIS | Baku |
India & South Asia | Bengaluru |
Central America & Caribbean | Juan Santamaría |
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