Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been named the world’s busiest airport for the 27th time in 28 years, according to a report by Airports Council International (ACI). The airport saw a record-breaking 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, with geographical good fortune and effective long-term leadership contributing to its success.
Top Busiest Airports of 2025
The top busiest airports of 2025 include Dubai (DXB) at No. 2, Tokyo (HND) at No. 3, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at No. 4, and Shanghai (PVG) at No. 5. Dallas/Fort Worth has climbed six places in the ranking since 2019, making it one to watch.
In other travel news, hyper-hot weather is changing Asia’s travel map, with the continent warming twice as fast as the rest of the globe. This has led to extreme summer heat, scrambling traditional vacations and driving travelers towards alternative plans.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.