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.

Key Highlights

Rank

• Rank Achieved: 9th busiest airport in the world (2024) – as per ACI World preliminary rankings.
• Passenger Traffic: Handled 77 million passengers in 2024.

Year-wise Progression

• 2019: 17th
• 2021: 13th
• 2023: 10th
• 2024: 9th
• Recognition Authority: Airports Council International (ACI) World, based on actual passenger traffic data.
• Airport Operator: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), led by the GMR Group.

Global Context

• Atlanta Airport (USA): Ranked 1st with 108 million+ passengers.
• Dubai (UAE): Ranked 2nd.

Global Passenger Trends (2024)

• Total global traffic: 9.5 billion passengers
• Growth: 9% increase over 2023 and 3.8% over pre-pandemic levels (2019).
• Top 10 airports handled 855 million passengers (9% of global traffic).

Delhi Airport Highlights

• Only Indian airport in top 10 global list.
• Connects to 150 destinations worldwide.
• Received ACI ASQ Award for “Best Airport in Asia-Pacific” for the 7th consecutive year (2024).
• CEO Statement: Videh Kumar Jaipuriar (CEO, DIAL) stated that the ranking reflects efforts to enhance passenger experience and improve infrastructure and connectivity.

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)