Dubai Soars to #2 Busiest Airport in 2023 as Travel Rebounds

Dubai airport takes No. 2 spot for first time with 87 million passengers in 2023, a 31.7% increase over 2022
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson remains No. 1 busiest with 104.7 million passengers, but still below 2019 levels
International travel rebounded stronger than domestic travel, driving Dubai and London Heathrow up the rankings
Tokyo Haneda saw biggest jump from No. 16 to No. 5 thanks to Japan reopening its borders
Aircraft delivery delays could affect growth if airlines can’t expand capacity to meet demand, may delay retiring less efficient planes