Top 10 Busiest European Airports for 2023

European continent is home, to some of the world's busiest airports.

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As of October 2023, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 4.4 million seats,

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remains the busiest airport in Europe.

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With 4.1 million seats, Istanbul Airport is the second busiest airport.

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difference in capacity between Istanbul& Heathrow Airport has widened

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from 3% to 8% this month. This is because Istanbul Airport

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Munich &Gatwick Airport are the only airports whose rankings have changed.

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Due to an 8% decrease in seats per day,

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London slid to 10th, while Munich rose to 9th.

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Top 10 Busiest European Airports for 2023

Top 10 Busiest European Airports for 2023

European continent is home, to some of the world's busiest airports.

European continent is home, to some of the world's busiest airports.

As of October 2023, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 4.4 million seats,

As of October 2023, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 4.4 million seats,

remains the busiest airport in Europe.

remains the busiest airport in Europe.

With 4.1 million seats, Istanbul Airport is the second busiest airport.

With 4.1 million seats, Istanbul Airport is the second busiest airport.

difference in capacity between Istanbul& Heathrow Airport has widened

difference in capacity between Istanbul& Heathrow Airport has widened

from 3% to 8% this month. This is because Istanbul Airport

from 3% to 8% this month. This is because Istanbul Airport

Munich &Gatwick Airport are the only airports whose rankings have changed.

Munich &Gatwick Airport are the only airports whose rankings have changed.

Due to an 8% decrease in seats per day,

Due to an 8% decrease in seats per day,

London slid to 10th, while Munich rose to 9th.

London slid to 10th, while Munich rose to 9th.

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