Atlanta retains top spot for total passengers while Chicago O’Hare leads global rankings for aircraft movements
Montreal, 14 April 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today reveals the 2025 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, highlighting the industry’s leading hubs across total passengers, international passengers, air cargo, and aircraft movements. These airports play a critical role in the global air transport system, anchoring connectivity and enabling the efficient movement of people and goods worldwide.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world’s busiest airport for passenger traffic, followed by Dubai International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport. At the same time, Chicago O’Hare International Airport ranks first for aircraft movements.
ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said: “We congratulate the world’s busiest airports for managing growing air travel demand amid increasing operational complexity. These hubs keep people and goods moving, supporting global trade, tourism, and economic growth in their communities and regions. To help keep pace with rising demand, governments must prioritize sustained investment in airports and the broader aviation ecosystem.”
Total passengers highlights
• In 2025, global total passengers are estimated to have reached 9.8 billion, representing an increase of 3.6% from 2024 or a gain of 7.3% from 2019 results.
• The top 10 busiest airports for total passenger traffic represent 9% of global passenger traffic.
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta remains 1st with 106.3 million passengers. (....)