Bengaluru Airport Breaks Records With 2.8 Lakh Flight Movements in One Year

Kempegowda International Airport crossed the 400-million passenger mark in April, marking a major milestone in its aviation journey and reinforcing Bengaluru’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing global air hubs.

According to BIAL, the airport handled 44.4 million passengers and 5.3 lakh tonnes of cargo during FY 2025-26, recording overall passenger traffic growth of 6% year on year.

International passenger traffic surged 24% to 7.2 million passengers, while domestic traffic increased 3% to 37.2 million, driven by expanding global connectivity and sustained travel demand.

Kempegowda International Airport currently provides non-stop connectivity to over 78 domestic and 34 international destinations, strengthening Bengaluru’s status as a leading business and innovation centre.

KIA improved from 48th to 41st in the Skytrax World Top 100 Airports rankings and secured multiple honours, including regional and global airport service awards.

Cargo operations grew steadily with strong exports of flowers, fruits, pharmaceuticals and electronics. The airport handled nearly 60 million rose stems, while mango exports hit a five-year high.

Operational activity touched record levels as the airport handled 2.8 lakh air traffic movements, averaging 769 daily flights, with its busiest day recording 1.4 lakh passengers and 837 flights.