DXB maintains status as busiest international airport

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 19:54

By ARN News Staff

Dubai International (DXB) retained its position as the world's busiest international airport in October, with capacity 5 per cent higher than last month.

That's according to aviation consultancy OAG's latest rankings, calculated on the basis of seat capacity.

DXB logged over 4.12 million seats, coming in ahead of the second-placed London Heathrow Airport (over 3.47 million).

Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Frankfurt rounded out the top five spots.

.@DXB maintains status as world's busiest international airport. #Dubai
Source: @OAG_Aviation pic.twitter.com/PImnsrKPnf
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 18, 2022

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