The three busiest airports in the Middle East are Doha Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar; 
Dubai International Airport in the UAE; and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dubai is the busiest airport in the region while Jeddah and Doha have switched places, with Jeddah now coming in second and Doha third when measured by seat capacity. In early 2025, Dubai overtook Atlanta to become the busiest airport in the world. Here is what you need to know about the Middle East’s three top airports.