Dubai Airport is the world's busiest international airport

OAG data shows that DXB offered as many as 60.2 million seats on international flights in 2024. This is a significant lead over second-placed London Heathrow, which recorded 48.3 million seats. In third place was Seoul Incheon International Airport.

Dubai as a global hub

This result confirms Dubai's position as one of the most important global aviation hubs. Thanks to its strategic location and rapidly growing route network, DXB remains a key hub airport for travellers from Europe, Asia, Africa and America.

Dubai Airport has maintained a leading position in international air traffic for years. With the expansion of the Emirates fleet and the growing popularity of the UAE as a tourist and business destination, DXB is not slowing down and is consolidating its dominance in global aviation.