Dubai International Airport is known for being a busy travel hub. In fact, it has been recognised as the busiest airport for several years now. According to the latest air connectivity ranking released for the year 2024, by ACI, it has ranked this airport has been ranked quite high. Yes, the Airport Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East has announced the air connectivity ranking for 2024. And not just Dubai, but even Doha has made it to the list. Take a look!
ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East Releases Rankings For 2024
For the 2025 edition of the list, the ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East connectivity ranking has named DXB at the top. Yes, a ranking that evaluates the overall level of air passenger connectivity that is offered by airports across the aforementioned regions has named the top ten airports.
Top 10 Names On The Air Connectivity Index 2024
In fact, according to the findings, airports in the region have seen an average increase of 14% in connectivity as compared to the figures of 2023. Not to mention, Hamad International Airport in Doha has also made it to the list by taking the fourth rank. In fact, DXB has continued to maintain its position, although there is an increase in the competition. If you are wondering, here’s a look at the top 10 names.
- Dubai International Airport
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Incheon International Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Beijing Capital International Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Tokyo International Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Hong Kong International Airport
Jeddah Airport Also Gains Recognition
As it happens, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah of Saudi Arabia, has also been recognised. Yes, it has been recognised as the third most connected airport in the Middle East in 2024. Additionally, the 2025 edition of the rankings has also introduced a fresh dimension. Yes, this is an analysis of airport city clusters. The rankings for this are as follows:
- Greater Bay Area
- Tokyo
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Seoul
- Bangkok
- Kuala Lumpur
- Jakarta
- Taipei
- Manila
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Hub Connectivity Index Introduced
Another new addition for 2025 happens to be Hub Connectivity Index. This index evaluates how an airport is performing on the basis of the hub operations, quality and effectiveness. Dubai International Airport has again ranked at the top, and the top 10 names in this ranking are as follows:
- Dubai International Airport
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Hamad International Airport
- Incheon International Airport
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Beijing Capital International Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Hong Kong International Airport
So, with the list laid out for you, it’s not wrong to say that Dubai International Airport has swept through several recognitions, maintaining a top spot amid strong competition.
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