Incheon airport tops international passenger traffic
Incheon International Airport handled the highest number of international passengers in the first half of this year globally, surpassing long-standing international hubs in Dubai and London, the airport operator said Thursday. This also marks the first time it has topped the ranking since opening in 2001. The airport welcomed 38.39 million international passengers in the January-June period, up…
Incheon International Airport has claimed the title of the world's busiest airport for international passengers in the first half of 2024, surpassing renowned hubs in Dubai and London. This marks the airport's inaugural achievement of topping the global ranking since its inception in 2001. In the January-June period, the airport welcomed 38.39 million international passengers, marking a 6.3 percent increase compared to the previous year.
According to Incheon International Airport Corp., this figure outpaced London Heathrow Airport's 37.79 million passengers and Singapore Changi Airport's 34.53 million. The ranking is determined by data compiled by Airports Council International. Incheon's ascent to the top cements its growing prominence as a global aviation hub, reflecting South Korea's strategic policy of developing Incheon as a Northeast Asian gateway.
The airport was ranked 10th globally shortly after opening, climbed to fifth in 2018, and reached third in 2024 before securing the top position this year.
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