Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Incheon Airport Tops H1 2026 Traffic With 38.39M Travelers

8/13/2026

23 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Incheon Airport led passenger traffic in H1 2026 with 38.39 million travelers.
Foreign travelers comprised 39.3% of passengers, reaching a record 44.4% in Q2.
The rise stemmed from the U.S.–Iran conflict, diverting traffic from Dubai and dropping Dubai from the top five.
A 2024 expansion lifted capacity to 106 million passengers, adding service for 101 airlines to 183 cities.

1 of 1

Story summary

Incheon Airport led passenger traffic in H1 2026 with 38.39 million travelers.
Foreign travelers comprised 39.3% of passengers, reaching a record 44.4% in Q2.
The rise stemmed from the U.S.–Iran conflict, diverting traffic from Dubai and dropping Dubai from the top five.
A 2024 expansion lifted capacity to 106 million passengers, adding service for 101 airlines to 183 cities.