Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson entered service in 1980 and carries 107.4 million passengers a year. Hartsfield-Jackson is the second busiest airport in the world in terms of landings and takeoffs. One of the factors contributing to the airport’s growth is Atlanta’s convenient location. Atlanta is always her two-hour flight from 80% of the country’s population.
Beijing Capital International Airport
The capital of the world’s second-largest economy has the busiest airport in Asia and the second busiest in the world. The airport handles 101 million passengers each year. This airport serves 14 million more passengers than it does at Tokyo International Airport.
Dubai International Airport
Dubai Airport is the world’s second tallest building by floor area and the world’s largest airport terminal. With 89.1 million passengers annually, Dubai International Airport is the busiest airport in the United Arab Emirates and the busiest airport in the world by international traffic.
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport is the busiest origin and destination airport in the world. This means that there are more flights to and from LAX than there are connecting flights. The airport has a members-only club called “The Private Suite,” which costs $4,500 a year plus a minimum of $2,700 per flight.
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport is the second busiest airport in Asia, serving 87.1 million passengers annually. Haneda Airport, also known as Tokyo International Airport, ranks a fifth in the world, overtaken by Los Angeles with just 400,000 passengers.
O’Hare International Airport
Chicago O’Hare International Airport opened in 1955 and is considered one of the busiest airports in the world. Annual traffic at the airport is 83.4 million. This airport is the busiest in the world in terms of landings and takeoffs and also has the highest aircraft movement.
London Heathrow Airport
For several years, London Heathrow has held the crown for the airport with the highest number of international passengers. The airport handles 80.1 million passengers annually, serving 185 destinations in 84 districts. UK airports have a large number of international travelers. There are 6 terminals, 5 of which are open to the public.
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the world’s largest air cargo hub, handling more than 5 million tonnes of cargo according to 2018 data. Annual traffic at the airport is 74.5 million. The airport was the center of demonstrations during the recent pro-democracy protests that led to its closure.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong is one of two airports in the Chinese city of Shanghai. The other is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Pudong mainly operates international flights, while Hongqiao International operates domestic and regional flights. Pudong carries 74 million passengers annually.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport was completed in 1974 and was named after former French General and President Charles de Gaulle Airport. This airport has been the second largest in Europe for several years now. Annual traffic at the airport is 72.2 million.
