Incheon airport becomes world's busiest for international traffic amid Middle East disruption

The Guardian · first seen 13.08.2026

Driven by Middle East flight diversions due to the Iran war, South Korea's Incheon airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first half of 2026.

Incheon airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in H1 2026
It became the world's busiest airport for international traffic due to Middle East disruptions from the Iran war

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The Guardian — South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war

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