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UAE's DXB Remains the Busiest International Airport in 2023

  • Publish date: Friday، 22 December 2023
UAE's DXB Remains the Busiest International Airport in 2023

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again claimed the title of the world's busiest international airport in 2023, boasting a 56.5 million seating capacity, according to the latest data from aviation consultancy OAG. This marks a 25% surge in seating compared to the previous year, positioning DXB as a global aviation powerhouse.

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Robust Growth Trajectory

The Middle East hub, known for its aviation prominence, continued to grow steadily, marking a strong comeback after the pandemic. Dubai Airports’ forecast of 86.8 million passengers in 2023 exceeds the 2019 figures, indicating a significant rebound in air travel post-pandemic. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) secured the second spot, accommodating 46.5 million seats.

UAE's DXB Remains the Busiest International Airport in 2023

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Global Rankings and Key Routes

Similarly, OAG also revealed that DXB secured its position as the second busiest airport globally, following Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), which recorded 61 million seats.

Moreover, significant air routes like Dubai-Riyadh ranked sixth worldwide with 3.99 million seats, highlighting the substantial air traffic volume within the region and internationally.

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Here are OAG’s full ranking of top air routes:

  1. Kuala Lumpur-Singapore: 4,891,952 seats
  2. Cairo-Jeddah: 4,795,712 seats
  3. Hong Kong-Taipei: 4,568,280 seats
  4. Seoul-Osaka: 4,218,484 seats
  5. Seoul-Tokyo: 4,155,418 seats
  6. Dubai-Riyadh: 3,990,076 seats
  7. Jakarta-Singapore: 3,910,502 seats
  8. New York-London: 3,878,590 seats
  9. Bangkok-Singapore: 3,478,474 seats
  10. Bangkok-Seoul: 3,362,968 seats
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