South Korea’s Incheon International Airport becomes the busiest international airport in a full-year global ranking, according to the latest statistics reported by multiple outlets. The shift comes as Dubai International Airport falls out of the top five.
In the same ranking, Dubai International Airport previously held second place in both 2024 and 2025, indicating a change in relative performance year to year. The reports connect Dubai’s drop to disruption linked to the Iran conflict, which they say affects travel patterns and airport activity in the region.
Across the coverage, the primary emphasis differs: one outlet highlights Incheon’s rise to the top position, while another focuses more on Dubai’s sustained ranking in prior years and its subsequent decline. Together, the accounts indicate a broader reshuffling among leading international airports rather than a single-issue change.
(Source context: the articles refer to a global, full-year ranking based on airport statistics.)
