UK's Busiest Airports Overview | Generated by AI
Major Airports in the UK
The UK has over 40 airports handling commercial flights, but the major ones are the busiest international hubs, primarily around London and key regional cities. Based on passenger traffic, here are the top 10 busiest airports (as of 2023-2024 data):
| Rank | Airport Name | IATA Code | Location | Approx. Annual Passengers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Heathrow | LHR | London | 79 |
| 2 | London Gatwick | LGW | London (South) | 40 |
| 3 | Manchester | MAN | Manchester | 28 |
| 4 | London Stansted | STN | London (North-East) | 28 |
| 5 | London Luton | LTN | London (North) | 16 |
| 6 | Edinburgh | EDI | Edinburgh | 15 |
| 7 | Birmingham International | BHX | Birmingham | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol | BRS | Bristol | 10 |
| 9 | Glasgow | GLA | Glasgow | 7 |
| 10 | Liverpool John Lennon | LPL | Liverpool | 6 |
These airports serve as key gateways for international travel, with Heathrow being Europe’s busiest and a major global hub. Other notable ones include London City (LCY) for business flights and regional airports like Newcastle (NCL) and Leeds Bradford (LBA).
References
- List of busiest airports in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
- The largest airports in the UK - Flightright UK
- List of Top 20 Airports in UK - World Airport Codes
- International Airports in the UK - Doctors Relocate