Singapore Changi Airport continues to prove why it’s in a league of its own. Boasting an impressive collection of accolades—including the world’s fifth most luxurious airport, best for shopping, most Instagrammed, and home to one of the most stunning terminals—it has now added another achievement to its resume. According to Travel and Tour World, Changi is officially the fourth busiest international airport, handling a staggering 67.7 million passengers in the past year.
At the top of the rankings, Dubai International Airport (DXB) maintains its reign as the world’s busiest airport, welcoming a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024. Meanwhile, Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Istanbul Airport have demonstrated strong growth, surpassing their pre-pandemic levels. London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) also recorded historic passenger numbers.
Changi Airport’s comeback has been nothing short of remarkable, recovering 99.1% of its 2019 passenger traffic last year. Thanks to its strategic location for Asia-Pacific and long-haul flights, it remains one of the world’s leading international transit hubs. And the momentum isn’t slowing down—by 2025, it’s expected to not just reach but exceed previous records.
Top 5 Busiest International Airports (2024)
Dubai International (DXB) – 60.2M seats | 92.3M passengers
London Heathrow (LHR) – 48.4M seats | 83.9M passengers
Seoul Incheon (ICN) – 41.6M seats | 70.7M passengers
Singapore Changi (SIN) – 38.6M seats | 67.7M passengers
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 40M seats | 66.8M passengers
