{"id":102623,"date":"2025-07-08T22:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=102623"},"modified":"2025-07-08T22:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:35:48","slug":"busiest-airports-in-the-world-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/08\/busiest-airports-in-the-world-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Busiest Passengers and Cargo Airports in the World in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MONTREAL\u2014<\/strong> The Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled its 2025 Edition of the Busiest World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing record-breaking global air traffic data for 2024. Key highlights include a sharp rise in total passenger numbers and reshuffled global rankings for the busiest airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 9.4 billion passengers recorded, 2024 marked a full recovery and expansion beyond pre-pandemic levels. Major airports like <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Atlanta\">Atlanta (ATL)<\/a>, Dubai (DXB), and Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW) led the global rankings, while new momentum came from Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Busiest Passengers and Cargo Airports in the World in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-61800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport-1140x761.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dubai-Airport.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dubai International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-busiest-airports-in-the-world-in-2025\">Busiest Airports in the World in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Compiled from data reported by <strong>over 2,800 airports in 185+ countries<\/strong>, ACI\u2019s annual dataset is the most comprehensive benchmark of airport performance. The 2024 edition highlighted a global passenger growth of <strong>8.4% year-on-year<\/strong>, crossing <strong>9.4 billion travelers<\/strong>, which is <strong>2.7% higher than 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Atlanta Hartsfield\u2013Jackson (ATL)<\/strong> retained its top spot with over <strong>108 million passengers<\/strong>, while Dubai International Airport (DXB) ranked second with <strong>92.3 million<\/strong>, driven primarily by <strong>international passengers<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Dallas\">Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW)<\/a> jumped to third place, reflecting strong domestic growth in the <strong>United States (US)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png.webp\" alt=\"Busiest Passengers and Cargo Airports in the World in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-102625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png.webp 1021w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png-300x154.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png-768x395.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png-50x26.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png-150x77.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Total-Passengers.png-450x231.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ACI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key developments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tokyo Haneda (HND)<\/strong> and <strong>London Heathrow (LHR)<\/strong> maintained strong positions at 4th and 5th respectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shanghai Pudong (PVG)<\/strong> rose dramatically to 10th position from 21st in 2023 \u2014 a <strong>41% increase over last year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Istanbul Airport (IST)<\/strong> climbed 21 positions since 2019, now 7th globally with <strong>80 million+ passengers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>top 20 airports processed 1.54 billion passengers<\/strong>, comprising <strong>16% of total global air traffic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Heathrow.jpg\" alt=\"Tragedy struck at London Heathrow Airport's (LHR) Terminal 4 last week as a Ferrovial Construction worker lost his life in a devastating accident involving a passenger bus.\" class=\"wp-image-36982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Heathrow.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Heathrow-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Heathrow-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Heathrow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Heathrow-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ferrovial Construction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-passenger-trends-show-strong-middle-east-and-asia-growth\">International Passenger Trends Show Strong Middle East and Asia Growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the international segment, <strong>Dubai (DXB)<\/strong> continued its dominance with the <strong>highest number of international passengers<\/strong>, followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=London\">London Heathrow (LHR)<\/a> and <strong>Incheon (ICN)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai alone handled over <strong>92.3 million international travelers<\/strong>, marking a <strong>6.1% increase<\/strong> from 2023 and <strong>7.0% up from 2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png.webp\" alt=\"Busiest Passengers and Cargo Airports in the World in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-102624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png.webp 1023w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png-768x411.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png-50x27.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png-150x80.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/International-Passengers.png-450x241.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ACI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other standout performers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Istanbul Airport (IST)<\/strong> surged to 6th place, driven by <strong>over 59% growth since 2019<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doha Hamad Airport (DOH)<\/strong> recorded <strong>35.9% growth vs. 2019<\/strong>, rising to 10th in the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kuala Lumpur (KUL)<\/strong> and <strong>Taipei (TPE)<\/strong> also saw double-digit growth in international volumes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the European side, <strong>Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)<\/strong> and <strong>Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)<\/strong> retained top-five positions, while <strong>Frankfurt (FRA)<\/strong> experienced a decline relative to 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Best Airport in the World\" class=\"wp-image-89497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dm8qd9fn-1200x675.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Singapore Changi Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asia-pacific-and-middle-east-airports-drive-major-gains\">Asia-Pacific and Middle East Airports Drive Major Gains<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-pandemic recovery was most evident in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Key observations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incheon (ICN)<\/strong> showed a <strong>26.7% YoY increase<\/strong>, reflecting Korea\u2019s tourism and transfer rebound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Singapore Changi (SIN)<\/strong> recorded nearly <strong>68 million total passengers<\/strong>, with a <strong>14.8% annual growth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Delhi (DEL)<\/strong> and <strong>Guangzhou (CAN)<\/strong> continued their rise, signaling India and China\u2019s strong domestic demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beijing (PEK)<\/strong> returned to the top 20 after a prolonged absence, with <strong>27.4% growth YoY<\/strong>, although still <strong>32.6% below 2019<\/strong> levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Denver Airport Eyes New Massive Bridge to Connect Concourse B and C\" class=\"wp-image-62210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-124.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Denver Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-u-s-dominance-in-domestic-passenger-movements\">U.S. Dominance in Domestic Passenger Movements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States contributed <strong>six airports<\/strong> to the global top 20 \u2014 <strong>Atlanta (ATL)<\/strong>, <strong>Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW)<\/strong>, <strong>Denver (DEN)<\/strong>, <strong>Chicago O\u2019Hare (ORD)<\/strong>, <strong>Los Angeles (LAX)<\/strong>, and <strong>New York JFK (JFK)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most U.S. hubs remain domestic-focused, with <strong>JFK (JFK)<\/strong> being the exception \u2014 <strong>56% of its traffic is international<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>LAX<\/strong> continues to decline relative to its pre-pandemic ranking (from 3rd in 2019 to 11th in 2024), other airports like <strong>Denver (DEN)<\/strong> and <strong>DFW<\/strong> gained prominence due to robust domestic demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1019\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png.webp\" alt=\"Busiest Passengers and Cargo Airports in the World in 2025\" class=\"wp-image-102629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png.webp 1019w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png-768x413.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png-50x27.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png-150x81.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cargo.png-450x242.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ACI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-global-cargo-growth-driven-by-supply-chain-shifts\">Global Cargo Growth Driven by Supply Chain Shifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Global air cargo volumes surged in 2024, with 127 million metric tonnes handled worldwide\u2014marking a 9.9% increase from 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 20 airports, including Memphis (MEM), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), and Anchorage (ANC), collectively managed 52.2 million tonnes, up 10.8% over 2019 levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key contributors to this rebound include rising e-commerce, jet fuel cost declines, and increased reliability concerns along maritime routes. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) retained its #1 rank, while Dubai International (DXB) saw the biggest jump, climbing six places to 11th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air freight experienced a strong rebound in 2024 as global logistics shifted away from unstable maritime routes toward faster, more reliable air networks. Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) maintained its position as the world\u2019s top cargo airport, handling 4.94 million metric tonnes\u2014a 14.1% rise from 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shanghai Pudong (PVG) followed with 3.78 million tonnes, reflecting China\u2019s pivotal role in global manufacturing and exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, Memphis International Airport (MEM), a hub for FedEx Express (FX), recorded a slight decline of 3.3%, dropping its annual volume to 3.75 million tonnes, primarily due to normalization in express cargo demand post-pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boeing_747-87UF-SCD_Etihad_Cargo_Atlas_Air_AN2304421.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo- Toshi Aoki &#8211; JP Spotters; Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout Performers and Major Shifts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai International Airport (DXB) surged from 17th to 11th place, handling 2.18 million tonnes\u2014up 20.5% year-over-year. This significant gain underscores the Middle East\u2019s growing role as a global logistics hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Istanbul Airport (IST) was the fastest-growing in percentage terms, leaping from 47th in 2019 to 17th in 2024 with a 289.6% increase in volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchorage (ANC), which acts as a vital stopover for trans-Pacific cargo flights, also recorded robust growth, rising 9.4% year-over-year and 34.7% above its 2019 performance. Miami (MIA), crucial for Latin American trade, handled 2.75 million tonnes, up 31.6% from pre-pandemic levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-1600x901.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481-1200x676.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Incheon_International_Airport_44721041481.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seoul Incheon Airport; Photo- Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Insights and Capacity Recovery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Asia-Pacific airports dominated the rankings, holding 7 of the top 10 spots, driven by strong manufacturing bases and booming e-commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incheon (ICN), Taipei (TPE), and Singapore Changi (SIN) each saw moderate gains, with SIN rising 14.1% over 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States accounted for the highest number of airports in the top 20 (seven in total), including Chicago O&#8217;Hare (ORD), Louisville (SDF), and Cincinnati (CVG). Notably, CVG experienced a 10.8% decline from 2023 but remained nearly 50% above its 2019 volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jet Fuel Prices and Air Freight Cost Competitiveness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower jet fuel prices in 2024 enhanced the economic viability of air freight for high-value, time-sensitive cargo. This trend, combined with increased demand for express services, helped bolster cargo throughput across multiple global hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankfurt (FRA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and Tokyo Narita (NRT) all posted modest gains or maintained stable throughput compared to 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png.webp 978w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png-50x27.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png-150x81.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aircraft-Movements.png-450x243.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ACI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Aircraft Movement Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aircraft movements reached 100.6 million globally in 2024, growing 3.9% from the previous year and recovering to 96.8% of 2019 levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 20 airports recorded 11.08 million movements, a 5.4% year-over-year increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shanghai Pudong (PVG) notably climbed 10 places to become the 8th busiest airport for movements, reinforcing its role as a dual cargo and passenger powerhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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