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London Heathrow Airport regained its position as Europe’s busiest hub, serving over 83 million passengers in 2024, ranking fourth globally after Dubai, Atlanta and Istanbul.

The airport operates from two main runways and four passenger terminals, and Terminal 5 alone has the capacity to handle up to 30 million passengers per year for British Airways.

It serves as the primary international gateway for the UK, connecting to more than 220 destinations in 85 countries via more than 80 airlines.

Despite ongoing discussions about a third runway, Heathrow continues to operate near capacity; On busy days, more than 1,400 flights and 260,000 passengers pass through its gates.