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Dhaka: Asia Pacific’s aviation market is dominated by major hubs across East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, according to OAG’s airline seat capacity data for 2025. Leading the region is Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), which ranks first with 55.4 million scheduled seats.
Top 10 airports by scheduled seats (2025)
- Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) (HND) – 55.4m
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) – 51.1m
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) – 50.2m
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) – 46.2m
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) – 46.2m
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) – 43.4m
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) – 42.6m
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) – 40.4m
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) – 39.5m
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – 38.9m
Key takeaways
Haneda’s lead reflects the strength of Japan’s domestic aviation market and its expanding long-haul network. Shanghai Pudong and Guangzhou Baiyun follow closely, underlining China’s aviation scale and continued international recovery.
China dominates the ranking with four airports in the top ten, while Southeast Asia places three (Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok). Delhi stands out as the fastest riser, fueled by India’s booming domestic demand and airline expansion.
Compared with 2019, Chinese and Indian hubs have gained ground, while airports such as Beijing Capital and Bangkok have adjusted to infrastructure changes and shifting regional competition. Meanwhile, established connectors like Incheon and Changi continue to hold steady.
Globally, Haneda ranks third for total capacity, with Shanghai Pudong and Guangzhou Baiyun also placing inside the world’s top ten — highlighting Asia Pacific’s growing weight in global aviation.
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