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1.5 billion more passengers flew last year than in 2022. These are the 10 busiest airports in the world.

April 16, 20240
Departures at Dubai International Airport in February 2022.

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Passengers: 87 million

2022 ranking: 5th

Dubai took the number 2 ranking in the list for the first time, thanks to a significant 31.7% increase in passenger numbers. Dubai’s new position reflects the heavy investment that has gone into the aviation industry and boosting tourism in the region.

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Passengers: 104.7 million

2022 ranking: 1st

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport comes in at No. 1 as the busiest airport in the world, a position it has held for more than two decades. In 2023, the Atlanta airport saw an 11.7% increase in passenger numbers.

Here’s a look at what it takes to be an air traffic controller at the world’s busiest airport.