ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Air Connectivity Ranking 2024

Current Context: The ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Air Connectivity Ranking 2024, released on May 28, 2025, by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East, evaluates hub airports based on connectivity efficiency, transfer options, and route strength.

Key Highlights:

• Dubai International Airport (DXB) ranked #1, followed by Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Hamad International (DOH).
• Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) secured 10th place, becoming the only Indian airport in the global top 10.
• Introduced the Hub Connectivity Index, assessing airports based on transfer efficiency, route deviations, and onward connections.
• Regional Trends: Asia-Pacific saw a 13% growth in connectivity, while the Middle East surged 28%, surpassing post-COVID recovery expectations.
• Delhi’s Expansion: IGIA now connects to 153 destinations (81 domestic, 72 international), supporting India’s ambition to make it a global transit hub.

Question:

Q.1 What position did Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) achieve in the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Air Connectivity Ranking 2024?
a) 5th
b) 7th
c) 10th
d) 12th

Answer: c) Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) secured the 10th position, making it the only Indian airport in the global top 10 for hub connectivity.