ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Air Connectivity Ranking 2024 : Delhi's IGIA Ranked 10th Among Top Hub Airports While Dubai Tops the List.

International | Dated: 03 Jun 2025

In May 2025, the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East (APAC & MID), based in Hong Kong SAR, China, released its Air Connectivity Ranking 2024, assessing regional airport connectivity.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) topped the ranking, emerging as the airport with the highest air connectivity in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region for 2024.
  • The report introduced a new 'Hub Connectivity Index' in its 2025 edition, which evaluates airports based on their ability to function as international transfer hubs.
  • Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA – DEL) was ranked 10th in the Hub Connectivity Index, showcasing India’s growing leadership in global aviation connectivity.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The 2nd and 3rd positions on the hub list were secured by Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in China and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar, respectively.
  • The APAC and MID regions experienced a 14% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in air connectivity, driven by a strong recovery in international travel demand, airline network restoration, and the reopening of key travel routes.
  • The report also noted a 13% increase in overall connectivity for the Asia-Pacific region and a 28% increase for the Middle East region, compared to 2023, indicating a robust post-pandemic rebound.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What position did Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) recently achieve in the ACI's 2024 hub connectivity ranking?

Correct Answer: 10th

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC &MID)

  • Director-General (DG) : Stefano Baronci
  • Headquarters : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China