World’s Largest Airlines by Annual Passenger Numbers Announced

Global aviation giants have been ranked based on their annual passenger traffic. While US-based carriers dominate the top of the list, Turkish Airlines maintains its strong position among the world’s elite, ranking 15th with 85.2 million passengers.

US Carriers Lead the Global Market

The top four spots are held by US giants. American Airlines became the world’s most preferred airline with 275.5 million passengers, followed by Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Europe’s leading low-cost carrier, Ryanair Group, secured the fifth spot with 206.6 million passengers, maintaining its leadership in the continent.

Turkish Airlines Ranks Among Global Leaders

Our flag carrier Turkish Airlines ranked 15th globally with 85.2 million annual passengers. Continuously expanding its operational capacity while prioritizing flight safety, THY has once again confirmed its competitive standing on a global scale.

Top 20 Airlines by Passenger Volume:

1. 🇺🇸 American Airlines — 275.5 M
2. 🇺🇸 Delta Air Lines — 239.9 M
3. 🇺🇸 Southwest Airlines — 231.4 M
4. 🇺🇸 United Airlines Holdings — 212.9 M
5. 🇮🇪 Ryanair Group — 206.6 M
6. 🇨🇳 China Southern Airlines — 174 M
7. 🇨🇳 China Eastern Airlines — 145.8 M
8. 🇮🇳 IndiGo — 134.9 M
9. 🇩🇪 Lufthansa Group — 131.3 M
10. 🇬🇧🇪🇸 International Airlines Group (IAG) — 122.1 M
11. 🇨🇳 Air China Group — 160.5 M
12. 🇨🇱 LATAM Airlines Group — 101.3 M
13. 🇬🇧 easyJet Group — 93.5 M
14. 🇫🇷🇳🇱 Air France–KLM Group — 87.4 M
15. 🇹🇷 Turkish Airlines — 85.2 M
16. 🇭🇺 Wizz Air — 68.6 M
17. 🇷🇺 Aeroflot Group — 55.3 M
18. 🇦🇪 Emirates — 53.0 M
19. 🇦🇺 Qantas Group — 52.0 M
20. 🇺🇸 Alaska Air Group — 55 M