Some people are upset by this news because they like to be on top, but I am thrilled to go down a slot on this list! Honestly, I would love a middle of the pack title when it comes to “busiest” because that would mean we still get direct flights without the three or four hour security lines we saw on Sunday.

Aviation analytics company OAG crunched the data and determined the busiest airports in the world for 2025. You can see more data here.

Busiest Airports in the World

1. DXB: Dubai International
2. ATL: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson INTl Apt
3. HND: Tokyo Intl (Haneda)
4. PVG: Shanghai Pudong International Airport
5. CAN: Baiyun Intl (CN)
6. LHR: London Heathrow Apt
7. DFW: Dallas Fort Worth Intl Apt
8. IST: Istanbul Airport
9. DEL: Delhi: Delhi
10. PEK: Beijing Capital Intl Apt