KIA Bengaluru handled 37.2 million passengers during 2023, increase of 35% compared to previous year

The KIA in Bengaluru handled 3.72 crore (37.2 million) passengers during 2023

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), operator of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru, reported a notable growth in passenger numbers in calendar year (CY) 2023.

The airport handled 3.72 crore (37.2 million) passengers, marking a 35.3% increase compared to CY 2022. Of these, 3.27 crore (32.7 million) were domestic passengers and 45 lakh (4.5 million) persons travelled to international destinations.

On April 29, 2023, the airport recorded the highest number of passengers in a single day for CY2023 at 116,688 passengers.

In 2023, factors such as reduced travel limitations, improved economic conditions, and increased demand for leisure and business travel led to a notable rise in growth numbers. The highest number of air traffic movements (ATMs) was witnessed on March 17, 2023, reaching 748 ATMs in a single day.

As compared to this, the highest ATMs on any single day in CY 2022 was 693. Domestic ATMs last year saw a substantial 22% recovery, while international ATMs showed a 15% increase.

Additionally, according to BIAL, the airport continues to maintain its standing as a reliable hub for handling perishable (PER) cargo in India for the third consecutive year.

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