Guangzhou Baiyun airport rejoins world’s top 10 busiest hubs

the macao news
23 Apr 2026

The airport’s strong rebound, which saw it handle 83.58 million passengers in 2025, underscores the Greater Bay Area’s increasing global significance in aviation and freight

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has rejoined the ranks of the world’s top 10 busiest airports, underscoring the Greater Bay Area’s growing weight in global aviation as international travel continues to slowly normalise after the pandemic. 

According to the latest global traffic rankings from Airports Council International (ACI), Baiyun handled 83.58 million passengers in 2025, lifting it from 12th place in 2024 to 9th last year and back into the global top tier...

Guangzhou Baiyun airport rejoins world’s top 10 busiest hubs - the macao news - 23 Apr 2026