Seoul Incheon named world’s busiest airport for international travellers
Seoul Incheon airport has been named the world's busiest for international travellers in the first half of 2026.
Seoul Incheon has claimed the title of world's busiest airport for international travellers for the first six months of 2026. The ranking comes as Shanghai Pudong airport reached nearly 85 million passengers in 2025, climbing from tenth place the previous year to become the world's fifth busiest airport.
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For the first time, this airport has been named world’s busiest for international travellers
Seoul Incheon has been named the world’s busiest airport for international travellers for the first six months of 2026.
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With a record-breaking almost 85 million passengers in 2025, Shanghai Pudong became the fifth busiest airport in the world, rising from 10th place in 2024.