Dubai Airport becomes world's busiest hub, surpassing Atlanta

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Dubai International Airport has become the world's busiest hub, surpassing Atlanta based on scheduled seat capacity in January 2026. The airport recorded 5.5 million seats, exceeding Atlanta's 4.9 million, with Tokyo Haneda ranking third. This shift ends Atlanta's long-held top position, largely due to its extensive domestic network. Dubai Airport experienced record passenger numbers in late 2025 and early 2026, with daily figures exceeding 300,000 during the peak season.


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