The ACI Council has just released its ranking of the world’s largest airports. Roissy has dropped one spot in the ranking for international traffic.
The aviation sector is not being supported in France, as it is much more heavily taxed than in other countries. The entire aviation sector has warned that the increase in TSBA will divert traffic away from France. Meanwhile, while France traditionally held a diplomatic position of balance between major powers by maintaining balanced positions, in recent years it has distanced itself from many countries with which it had very good relations. The country’s diplomatic influence has struggled to grow due to General de Gaulle’s policies being erased in just a few years.
In 2025, Roissy dropped one spot in the global ranking of the largest airports for international traffic. The Parisian airport now ranks 7th globally, compared to 6th place in 2024. Istanbul Airport has taken its place, moving up one spot from the previous year. Turkish Airlines and its hub continue to rapidly expand, with a 5.8% increase in traffic, the highest in the top 10 after Hong Kong. The war in Iran could benefit Istanbul’s hub in 2026, as it is far from the conflict.
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SOURCE: redac@businesstravel.fr.
