South Korea's Incheon International Airport surpassed Heathrow, handling 38.4 million international passengers in the first half of 2026, becoming the world's busiest airport.
Incheon airport served 38.4 million international passengers in the first half of this year
Aug 13, 2026
05:04 pm
What's the storyIncheon International Airport in South Korea has become the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic, according to preliminary data from Airports Council International.
The airport served 38.4 million international passengers in the first half of this year, surpassing London's Heathrow Airport which had 37.79 million passengers.
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