Istanbul Airport leaps past London-Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport

Istanbul Airport has surpassed London Heathrow Airport as the busiest airport in Europe, according to a recent report. Istanbul Airport handled 82.7 million passengers during 2023, marking a significant increase compared to Heathrow's 74.3 million passengers for the same period. This marks the first time since 2006 that Istanbul Airport has held the top position among European airports. Heathrow Airport acknowledged the shift and stated that the case for expansion remains strong due to this increased passenger volume. AeroTime reported on the data highlighting the growing importance of Istanbul’s aviation hub.