Incheon overtakes Heathrow as world’s busiest international airport

Incheon Airport overtook London Heathrow and Singapore Changi to become the world’s busiest international passenger hub in the first half of the year, reaching No. 1 just 25 years after opening, latest data showed Thursday. Incheon handled 38.39 million international passengers over the six months, according to preliminary data covering 1,234 airports compiled by Airports Council International. The airport has risen steadily from 10th place in 2002 to fifth in 2018 and third in 2024. Heathrow ra