Bengaluru Airport Records Highest Passenger Traffic In FY23-24
Kempegowda International Airport has seen its highest-ever annual passenger traffic and cargo volumes, with a total of 37.53 million passengers moving through its terminals and 4,39,524 metric tonnes of cargo passing through the airport during the fiscal year 2023-24. The airport served 32.86 million domestic and 4.67 million international passengers during this period.
Reflecting on the past fiscal year, Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer at Bangalore International Airport, said to PTI that it has been a significant period with record-breaking passenger and cargo numbers in our airport's history. Raghunath also noted that they have witnessed an expansion in airline services and destinations.
With the successful inauguration of Terminal 2 and strategic collaborations with leading airlines and cargo operators, the airport is positioned to strengthen its status as the primary gateway to South and Central India, Raghunath emphasised.
In the fiscal year 2024, amidst a surge in travel demand, the Bangalore airport emerged as the primary gateway in South India, linking travellers to a total of 108 destinations, including 80 domestic and 28 international routes, thereby significantly broadening options for passengers.
Furthermore, the airport witnessed a notable increase in air traffic movements (ATMs), recording a total of 2,45,880 ATMs during the fiscal year 2024. Domestic ATMs experienced a 10 per cent growth, while international ATMs saw a 13 per cent rise compared to the previous fiscal year.
Regarding cargo operations, the airport handled a total throughput of 439,524 metric tonnes in the fiscal year 2024, marking a significant 7.1 per cent increase from the preceding fiscal year. International cargo volume reached 2,66,186 metric tonnes, registering a four per cent growth over the previous year, while domestic cargo volume saw a robust 13 per cent rise, totalling 1,73,338 metric tonnes compared to the previous year.
