Delhi Airport Ranked 9th Busiest in the World As ACI World Report 2024
In a major global recognition, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been ranked as the 9th busiest airport in the world for 2024, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World. With 77 million passengers handled, IGI has steadily risen in global rankings over recent years, reflecting its expanding international connectivity, modern infrastructure, and consistent passenger growth. It remains the only Indian airport featured in the prestigious global top 10 list, underlining India’s growing aviation footprint.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Delhi Airport Ranked 9th Busiest in the World As ACI World Report 2024 |
| Ranking (2024) | 9th busiest airport globally |
| Passenger Count (2024) | 77 million |
| Previous Rankings | 2023 – 10th, 2021 – 13th, 2019 – 17th |
| Global Leader | Atlanta (USA) – 108 million+ passengers |
| 2nd Busiest | Dubai International Airport (UAE) |
| Global Passenger Growth (2024) | 9% over 2023, 3.8% over 2019 |
| Top 10 Share | 855 million passengers (9% of global traffic) |
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