Johannesburg’s O.R Tambo International Airport Hits 12 Million Seats in 2024 to Rank Among the Busiest Airports in the Middle East and Africa

Recent data has provided an insightful look into the busiest airports of 2024, with O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg standing out in the Middle East and Africa region.

The airport managed to operate over 12 million seats in 2024, securing a place among the region’s top 10 busiest airports.

This impressive figure underscores the crucial role that O.R Tambo plays in global and regional air travel.

Leading Airports in the Middle East and Africa

Dubai International Airport (DXB) claimed the top spot in the region, handling a massive 60.2 million seats, and also ranked second globally.

Following Dubai, Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) saw 32.4 million seats, while Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) came in third with 29.7 million seats.

Other key players in the region include Riyadh’s King Khalid International (RUH) and Cairo International (CAI).

O.R Tambo International, with its 12.2 million seats, took the seventh spot, showcasing its importance as a major hub for both domestic and international flights.

Here is a breakdown of the region’s busiest airports for 2024:

Middle East and Africa’s Top 10 Busiest Airports in 2024:

1. DXB – Dubai International: 60,236,220 seats
2. DOH – Hamad International, Doha: 32,455,882 seats
3. JED – King Abdulaziz International, Jeddah: 29,715,122 seats
4. RUH – King Khalid International, Riyadh: 23,298,983 seats
5. CAI – Cairo International: 18,712,227 seats
6. AUH – Zayed International, Abu Dhabi: 17,125,037 seats
7. JNB – O.R Tambo International, Johannesburg: 12,272,780 seats
8. ADD – Addis Ababa Bole International: 12,099,516 seats
9. KWI – Kuwait International: 10,931,111 seats
10. SHJ – Sharjah International: 9,128,412 seats

The World’s Busiest Airports in 2024

On a global scale, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) took the number one spot, managing a staggering 62.7 million seats in 2024.

This was followed closely by Dubai International (DXB) and Tokyo’s Haneda International (HND), with 55.2 million seats.

London Heathrow (LHR) and Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) rounded out the top five.

Here are the busiest airports worldwide for 2024:

Top 10 Busiest Global Airports in 2024:

1. ATL – Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson: 62,743,665 seats
2. DXB – Dubai International: 60,236,220 seats
3. HND – Tokyo International (Haneda): 55,204,580 seats
4. LHR – London Heathrow: 51,553,190 seats
5. DFW – Dallas/Fort Worth: 51,516,707 seats
6. DEN – Denver International: 49,218,244 seats
7. CAN – Guangzhou Baiyun International: 48,852,986 seats
8. IST – Istanbul Airport: 48,517,967 seats
9. PVG – Shanghai Pudong International: 48,503,741 seats
10. ORD – Chicago O’Hare: 46,992,360 seats

Thoughts on South Africa’s Best Airport?

O.R Tambo continues to play a pivotal role in connecting South Africa to the world.

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