Tokyo Haneda (HND) has been named the busiest airport in Asia Pacific with 55.4 million seats last year.
Schedule analyser OAG says Haneda’s dominance reflects the strength of Japan’s domestic market, one of the world’s largest, as well as the airport’s growing role as an international gateway following its post-pandemic expansion of long-haul routes.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is the second of Asia Pacific’s busiest airports, with 51.1 million seats. Its steady rise from 3rd in 2019 to 2nd today underlines the continued recovery and growth of China’s international air services.
The third busiest airport for scheduled airline capacity is Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) with 50.2 million seats. Baiyun has climbed two places since 2019, reflecting the rapid expansion of southern China’s aviation market.
. . . Noteable Changes
Beijing Capital (PEK), once the region’s busiest airport (ranked 1st in 2019), has settled into 4th place with 46.2 million seats.
The redistribution of traffic following the opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2019 continues to reshape the capital’s aviation landscape, says OAG.
Perhaps the most notable mover in the top 10 is Delhi (DEL), which ranks 5th with 46.2 million seats —a dramatic leap from 9th place in 2019.
India’s surging domestic demand, driven by a rapidly expanding middle class and aggressive capacity growth from carriers such IndiGo, has propelled Delhi into the upper tier of the region’s airport rankings.
Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Singapore Changi (SIN) hold steady at 6th and 7th respectively, with 43.4 million and 42.6 million seats. Both airports are vital international connecting hubs.
. . . Tech Climber
Shenzhen (SZX), the technol ogy capital of southern China is another significant climber, rising from 13th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 with 40.4 million seats.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 9th with 39.5 million seats, climbing from 11th in both 2024 and 2019. Malaysia’s push to position Kuala Lumpur as a regional aviation hub appears to be gaining traction.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) completes the list in 10th place with 38.9 million seats.
By comparison, Auckland Airport handles about 19 million passengers a year.
