Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport for scheduled capacity in November 2026, with approximately 8.94 million seats in both directions.
Seoul Incheon Airport
Asia Pacific accounts for 17 of the world’s Top 50 international megahubs and eight of the global Top 20.
OAG has revealed its rankings for the top 10 international airport megahubs in 2026, with Istanbul bagging first place.
For its 2026 World Airport Awards, Skytrax assessed the quality and quantity of family-friendly initiatives available at airports.
A Delta Air Lines passenger secured a Delta One business class upgrade for just $17.34 on a more than 15-hour flight from Atlanta to Seoul.
In 2026, London Heathrow claimed the number one position, followed by Singapore Changi and Rome Fiumicino.
Korean Air (KE) will strengthen its presence in Japan with the launch of a daily service between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) from December 23, creating a new direct link between South Korea and Japan’s Chugoku region.
Incheon Airport becomes the world’s busiest international airport in 2026, surpassing Heathrow with 38.4 million passengers.
In the 2026 edition, Asian airports again dominate the very top, while Europe remains highly competitive and North America manages one place in the top ten.
Skytrax has revealed its list of the top 10 cleanest airports in the world in 2026, with Asian hubs dominating the rankings.