Skift Take

In 2023, air travel got pretty close to pre-pandemic levels. This thrust Tokyo Haneda and Seoul’s Incheon Airport back into the spotlight.

Elizabeth Casolo

As more passengers — nearly 8.5 billion to be exact — returned to the skies last year, one international hub made its way back into the global top 10. 

In 2023, Tokyo Haneda returned to the list of busiest airports, and that wasn’t the only surprise.

The annual report from Airports Council International (ACI) details the busiest airports across the globe. These were ranked by total passengers, international passengers, and cargo.

ACI reported a 93.8% recovery in total passengers compared to 2019.

Tokyo Jumps Into Top 10

Out of all the airports in the global top 10, Haneda had the gr