Bengaluru airport handled 44.47 million passengers during FY 2025–26
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru handled 44.47 million passengers and 532,000 metric tonnes of cargo during the fiscal year 2025–26. International passenger traffic saw significant growth of 23.9%, while domestic traffic increased by 3.3%, contributing to a 6.2% overall rise in passenger volume. Transfer traffic also grew by approximately 22%, now representing about 15.7% of total passenger traffic.
- ▪Kempegowda International Airport handled 44.47 million passengers in FY 2025–26.
- ▪International passenger traffic grew by 23.9% to 7.23 million passengers during the fiscal year.
- ▪Domestic passenger traffic increased by 3.3% to 37.24 million passengers.
- ▪The airport managed 532,000 metric tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26.
- ▪Transfer traffic rose by approximately 22% year-on-year, accounting for 15.7% of total passenger traffic.
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The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) handled 44.47 million passengers and 532,000 metric tonnes of cargo during FY 2025–26.The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) which operates the airport said that international traffic led the growth, rising 23.9% to 7.23 million passengers, while domestic traffic grew 3.3% to 37.24 million passengers, taking overall passenger traffic up 6.2% year-on-year. The airport also witnessed strong growth in transfer traffic, up approximately 22% year-on-year and currently accounting for around 15.7% of total passenger traffic.
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