ASIA-PACIFIC AIRPORTS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS IN GLOBAL RANKINGS, SAYS OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific airports have demonstrated impressive growth in global rankings, showcasing the region's robust recovery in 2024, according to OAG, a data platform for the global travel industry.

Tokyo Haneda (HND) remains the third busiest airport globally, with Shanghai Pudong (PVG) emerging as the fastest-growing airport among the top 10 entrants, while Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) made its debut on the list.

OAG Head of Asia Pacific, Mayur Patel in a statement said major hubs such as Seoul Incheon (ICN), Singapore Changi (SIN), and Hong Kong (HKG) continue to play a pivotal role in global connectivity, meeting the evolving needs of travellers.

Tokyo Haneda continues to be a dominant force in both international and domestic air traffic with a 4.8 per cent year-on-year increase in capacity, reaching an impressive 55.2 million seats.

Joining the top 10 are Guangzhou Baiyun in seventh place and Shanghai Pudong in ninth position, which experienced significant growth. Shanghai Pudong made a remarkable leap from 15th to ninth spot, driven by a 29 per cent year-on-year capacity growth, making it the fastest-growing airport in the top 10.

In terms of international seat capacity, Seoul Incheon ranks highest among Asia Pacific airports, handling 41.6 million international seats, climbing from seventh in 2023 to third place in 2024.

Singapore Changi emerges as a close contender with 41.5 million scheduled seats, while Hong Kong saw impressive growth, rising 40 per cent year-on-year, with 34.6 million seats.

Meanwhile, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) retains its position as the World’s Busiest Airport with 62.7 million seats, followed by Dubai International Airport (DXB) in second place and London Heathrow (LHR) in fourth.

-- BERNAMA