KIA Bengaluru records highest-ever annual passenger traffic and cargo growth
The Hindu
On April 29, 2023, the airport recorded the highest number of passengers for FY ‘24 at 116,688, marking the busiest day since the airport’s opening in May 2008.
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said that the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru witnessed its highest-ever annual passenger traffic and cargo numbers during the financial year (FY) 2023-24.
BIAL, the operator of the airport, said a total of 37.53 million passengers traversed through KIA. Besides 439,524 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo passed through the airport.
The airport catered to 32.86 million domestic passengers and 4.67 million international passengers during this period.
KIA operates flights to 108 destinations, of which 80 are domestic and 28 are international routes.
The airport saw an increase in air traffic movements (ATMs), with a total of 245,880 ATMs recorded during FY 2023-24. Domestic ATMs saw 10% growth while international growth stood at 13%, as compared to the previous financial year.
On April 29, 2023, the airport recorded the highest number of passengers for FY ‘24 at 116,688, marking the busiest day since the airport’s opening in May 2008.
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune were the busiest domestic destinations, while Dubai, Singapore, Doha, Bangkok, and Abu Dhabi were among the top choices of passengers flying overseas.
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