Monday, January 27, 2025 Istanbul Airport ranked as Europe’s busiest in 2024, with 1,401 daily flights, surpassing Amsterdam and London, securing its top spot for a third year. Istanbul Airport in Turkey has solidified its position as Europe’s busiest airport in 2024, surpassing prominent hubs such as Amsterdam, London, and Paris in daily flight arrivals. This milestone marks another year of dominance for the airport, reflecting its growing importance as a global aviation hub.
The airport recorded an impressive average of 1,401 daily flights in 2024, which represents a 2% year-on-year increase. This achievement secured Istanbul Airport the top spot in Europe for the third consecutive year, as highlighted by Turkey’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. The figures were reported by Daily Sabah .
The rankings are based on data compiled by the Belgium-based European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), which represents 42 member states. Eurocontrol’s report provides a comprehensive overview of air traffic trends across the continent, underscoring Istanbul Airport’s exceptional performance. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport claimed the second position with an average of 1,336 daily flights, while London Heathrow followed closely in third place, recording 1,302 daily flights.
These figures highlight the intense competition among Europe’s major airports. Minister Uraloğlu expressed optimism about the airport’s future, statin.