With 4,782,140 seats, Dubai International Airport was the busiest international airport in the world for February 2025. The airport offered 60,236,220 seats for international travel in 2024, making it the busiest international airport for 2024. But has this airport been able to top the list for February 2025 as well? And which is (are) the busiest international airport(s) for 2025? Let’s find out.
[ Note: The rankings were based on the data from OAG, a global air traffic data provider. The data was available when the writer last checked the website on 15th February.]
10. Bejing Capital International Airport
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| Airport | Bejing Capital International Airport (PEK) |
| Seats | 3,534,883 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 11 |
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| Airlines which have their hub at PEK |
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| Airlines with an operating base at PEK |
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Let’s see some of the unique features of PEK are:
| Category | Unique Features |
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| Passenger Traffic | Expected to surpass 120M passengers annually by 2025 |
| Runways | 7 runways (Longest: 4,444m / 14,563 ft) |
| Size | Spans 3,255 hectares (8,050 acres) |
| Transportation | Internal train system for terminal transfers |
| Private Terminal | Luxury suites, chef-prepared meals, direct aircraft access |
| VIP Services | Meet & Greet, fast-track security, limousine hire |
| Eco-friendly | Renewable energy sources, sustainable airport design |
9. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport(CAN) |
| Seats | 3,613,684 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 4 |
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let’s look at the airport with a hub in CAN:
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| Airlines with an operating base in CAN |
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FedEx Airlines Boeing 777 Fs2 at Guangzhou Kansai Airport
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Let’s have a look at the unique features of Guangzhou Airport:
| Wi-Fi | Free for 5 hours |
| Lost & Found | 24/7 service |
| Mini Hotel
Lounges |
Located at B1 Gate
Premium lounges with showers & Wi-Fi |
8. Indira Gandhi International Airport
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| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) |
| Seats | 3,613,762 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 10 |
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Let’s look at the airlines with Hub at Del Airport :
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| Airlines with an operating base at DEL |
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Let’s have a look at the unique features of DEL Airport:
| Features | Details |
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| Renewable Energy | Powered 100% by hydro and solar energy |
| Carbon Emission Reduction | Expected to reduce 200,000 tons of CO2 annually |
| Solar Power Plants | 7.84 MW onsite + 5.3 MW rooftop in cargo terminal |
| Net Zero Target | Aiming for Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030 |
| Green Transportation | Transition to electric vehicles for airside operations |
| Awards and Recognition | Ranked 37th in Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022 |
7. Istanbul Airport
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| Airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Seats | 3,616,029 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 9 |
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Let’s look at the airlines with Hub in IST:
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| Airlines with an operating base at IST |
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Read about some features of Istanbul Airport:
| Category | Details |
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| Passenger Capacity | 90 million annually, future capacity up to 200 million |
| Airlines Hub | Hub for Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, SunExpress, AnadoluJet |
| Expansion Projects | Ongoing expansion to increase capacity |
| Passenger Services | Lounges, duty-free shopping, restaurants |
| Transportation Links | Metro, buses, taxis, shuttle services |
| Sustainability | Energy-efficient, eco-friendly designs |
6. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
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| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport(DFW) |
| Seats | 3,686,564 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 7 |
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let’s see the airlines with the Hubs in DFW:
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| Airlines with an operating base at DFW |
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Let’s look at some unique features of DFW Airport:
| Feature | Details |
| Carbon-Neutral Airport | The first and largest carbon-neutral airport in North America. |
| Size | Covers 26.9 square miles (17,183 acres). |
| City-Like Services | Own zip code, police, fire, medical departments, and emergency services. |
5. London Heathrow Airport
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| Airport | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
| Seats | 3,857,036 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 5 |
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Some of the airlines with Hub in LHR are:
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| Airlines with an operating base at LHR |
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Some of the fascinating facts about Heathrow airport are:
| Virtual Contingency Facility (VCF) | Backup control tower ensuring 70% of flights operate during tower outages. Uses the same procedures, tech, and radio communications, especially in poor visibility. |
| VIP Suites | Luxury Royal & Windsor Suites, priced from £3,300+, offering private check-in, Michelin-star dining, and direct BMW transfers to planes. |
| Ghost Station | A hidden, unused rail station beneath Terminal 5 was built for future rail links to Reading and Waterloo. |
4. Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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| Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Pvg) |
| Seats | 3,613,762 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 8 |
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Some of the airlines with HUB in PVg are :
| Airlines with hubs at PVG |
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| Airlines with an operating base at PVG |
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Let’s see some of the Features of PVG are:
| Maglev Train | It takes 8 minutes to the airport and speeds up to 431 km/h. |
| Terminals | Two terminals, with a free shuttle every 10 minutes |
| Shuttle Buses | Buses to major locations, ticket prices from 16–30 yuan. |
3. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)
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| Airport | Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) -HND |
| Seats | 4,222,709 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 3 |
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Airlines with hubs in HND are:
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| Airlines with an operating base at HND |
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| Runways | 16R/ 34L (3,000 meters)
16L/ 34R (3,360 meters) 04/22 (2,500 meters) 05/23 (2,500 meters) |
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Let’s see some of the services and facilities that are available at Haneda International Airport:
| Category | Services |
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| Edo Alley | A recreated Edo-era streetscape with shopping and dining. |
| First-Class Hotel | “First Cabin” is a compact hotel in Terminal 1. |
| Aviation Shrine | It is located in Terminal 1 for safe flight prayers. |
2. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
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| Airport | Atlanta Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport -ATL |
| Seats | 4,568,544 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 2 |
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let’s see some of the Airlines that have Hub in Atl:
| Airlines with hubs at ATL |
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| Airlines with an operating base at ATL |
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let’s see some unique features available in this airport:
| Features | Description |
| Passenger Volume | 107M+ passengers (2018), the busiest for 21 years. |
| Underground River | Flint River flows beneath the airport. |
| 5K Race | Annual “5K on the 5th Runway” event. |
| Art | Rotating & permanent exhibits in terminals. |
| Jobs | Employs 63,000+ people. |
1. Dubai International Airport
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| Airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
| Seats | 4,782,140 |
| Ranking for the same month in 2024 | 1 |
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let’s see airlines that have Hub in DXB airport:
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| Airlines with an operating base at DXB |
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| Runways | 12R / 30 L (4,447 meters)
12L/30R (4,351meters) |
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let’s see some of the unique features of DXB Airport:
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| Zen Garden |
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