Despite West Asia conflict, Dubai remains key international destination from Bengaluru
Dubai remains the leading international destination from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Although there has been a noticeable drop in passenger numbers to various destinations in the region, Dubai continues to attract the most travelers. The airport has restored flight services to all destinations in West Asia, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and others.
- ▪Dubai was the most popular international destination from Bengaluru, with 2.02 lakh passengers in the first quarter of 2026.
- ▪Passenger numbers to West Asia destinations dropped from 7.72 lakh in October-December 2025 to 6.15 lakh in January-March 2026.
- ▪Abu Dhabi saw a decrease in passengers from 1.77 lakh to 1.33 lakh during the same period.
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Dubai continues to be the top international destination to and from the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia.The KIA, among other airports in the country, reported cancellations of flights, especially to destinations in the West Asia region, in the wake of the conflict that erupted on February 28.During the initial days of the conflict, a large number of flights were cancelled or rescheduled to the region.Despite this, Dubai was the most popular destination to and from Bengaluru, as 2.02 lakh passengers travelled during the first three months of 2026.Singapore was the second most popular international destination, with 1.39 lakh passengers, followed by Abu Dhabi with 1.33 lakh passengers.The KIA operates direct flights to 11 destinations in West…
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