1. <strong>Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: </strong>The airport in Atlanta, Georgia, retained its No. 1 ranking in 2023 with 104.7 million passengers. That figure is about 5% below pre-pandemic 2019 volume.
1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: The airport in Atlanta, Georgia, retained its No. 1 ranking in 2023 with 104.7 million passengers. That figure is about 5% below pre-pandemic 2019 volume.
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<strong>2. Dubai International Airport: </strong>With 87 million passengers in 2023, Dubai comes in at No. 2 for the first time. And while it's second to ATL in overall traffic, it's No. 1 in the world for international passengers.
2. Dubai International Airport: With 87 million passengers in 2023, Dubai comes in at No. 2 for the first time. And while it's second to ATL in overall traffic, it's No. 1 in the world for international passengers.
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<strong>3. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport:</strong> DFW served 81.8 million passengers in 2023. That figure marks a nearly 9% increase over 2019.
3. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport: DFW served 81.8 million passengers in 2023. That figure marks a nearly 9% increase over 2019.
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<strong>4. London Heathrow Airport: </strong>With a nearly 29% increase in passengers over 2022, LHR jumped up from a No. 8 ranking to No. 4 in 2023.
4. London Heathrow Airport: With a nearly 29% increase in passengers over 2022, LHR jumped up from a No. 8 ranking to No. 4 in 2023.
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<strong>5. Haneda Airport: </strong>Also known as Tokyo International Airport, Haneda made a huge leap with Japan's reopening. It jumped from a No. 16 ranking in 2022 to No. 5 in 2023.
5. Haneda Airport: Also known as Tokyo International Airport, Haneda made a huge leap with Japan's reopening. It jumped from a No. 16 ranking in 2022 to No. 5 in 2023.
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<strong>6. Denver International Airport:</strong> This Colorado hub welcomed 77.8 million passengers in 2023, up nearly 13% from 2019. But its ranking dropped from No. 3 in 2022 as demand for international travel surged.
6. Denver International Airport: This Colorado hub welcomed 77.8 million passengers in 2023, up nearly 13% from 2019. But its ranking dropped from No. 3 in 2022 as demand for international travel surged.
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<strong>7. Istanbul International Airport: </strong>With 76 million passengers last year, IST retained its No. 7 ranking. The new hub was just starting to ramp up its operations when the pandemic hit. Traffic in 2023 was up by nearly 46% from 2019.
7. Istanbul International Airport: With 76 million passengers last year, IST retained its No. 7 ranking. The new hub was just starting to ramp up its operations when the pandemic hit. Traffic in 2023 was up by nearly 46% from 2019.
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<strong>8. Los Angeles International Airport:</strong> LAX served about 75 million passengers in 2023, up 14% over 2022, but still about 15% below 2019.
8. Los Angeles International Airport: LAX served about 75 million passengers in 2023, up 14% over 2022, but still about 15% below 2019.
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<strong>9. Chicago O'Hare International Airport: </strong>With nearly 74 million passengers in 2023, O'Hare dropped from its No. 4 ranking in 2022 to No. 9. It's still about 13% below 2019 passenger volume.
9. Chicago O'Hare International Airport: With nearly 74 million passengers in 2023, O'Hare dropped from its No. 4 ranking in 2022 to No. 9. It's still about 13% below 2019 passenger volume.
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<strong>10. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport:</strong> Delhi Airport welcomed about 72 million passengers in 2023, up about 5% from 2019 figures.
10. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport: Delhi Airport welcomed about 72 million passengers in 2023, up about 5% from 2019 figures.
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