BLR Airport Hits Growth Milestones
AVIATION & AIRPORTS

BLR Airport Hits Growth Milestones

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has registered record-breaking performance in FY 2024-25, crossing 41.88 mn passengers and handling over 500,000 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo—a clear signal of its rising stature as a major aviation hub in India.

Passenger footfall rose by 11.1 percent, up from 37.53 mn in the previous year. This included 36.05 mn domestic passengers and 5.83 mn international travellers—a sharp one percent surge driven by the expansion of Indigo’s international routes, increased frequencies to London Heathrow, and stronger services from foreign carriers like Cathay Pacific, KLM, Japan Airlines, and Qantas. The airport now connects to 76 domestic and 33 international destinations, with Hanoi slated to become the 34th from May 2025. Notably, BLR Airport has held its rank as India’s third busiest international airport for four consecutive months.

In the cargo sector, BLR Airport surpassed 502,480 MT of cargo handled, marking a one percent year-on-year growth. International cargo made up 321,418 MT, rising one percent, while domestic cargo reached 181,062 MT with four per cent growth. For the fourth straight year, BLR retained its No. one position in India for perishable exports, particularly mangoes and coriander. The cargo uptick was also supported by robust exports of ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, and machinery parts.

Backed by 12 dedicated freighter airlines, BLR ensures smooth connectivity to key global trade hubs such as Singapore, London, Frankfurt, Chicago, and Muscat, while imports primarily arrive from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt.

Satyaki Raghunath, COO of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), emphasised that BLR Airport’s robust expansion across terminals, airside and landside infrastructure—supported by a Rs 170 billion investment over the next five years—is tailored to meet growing demand and establish the airport as the preferred gateway to South and Central India.

With continued focus on infrastructure, operations, and customer experience, BLR Airport is poised for sustained growth and to cement its role as a critical aviation and logistics node in India’s economic ecosystem.

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has registered record-breaking performance in FY 2024-25, crossing 41.88 mn passengers and handling over 500,000 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo—a clear signal of its rising stature as a major aviation hub in India. Passenger footfall rose by 11.1 percent, up from 37.53 mn in the previous year. This included 36.05 mn domestic passengers and 5.83 mn international travellers—a sharp one percent surge driven by the expansion of Indigo’s international routes, increased frequencies to London Heathrow, and stronger services from foreign carriers like Cathay Pacific, KLM, Japan Airlines, and Qantas. The airport now connects to 76 domestic and 33 international destinations, with Hanoi slated to become the 34th from May 2025. Notably, BLR Airport has held its rank as India’s third busiest international airport for four consecutive months. In the cargo sector, BLR Airport surpassed 502,480 MT of cargo handled, marking a one percent year-on-year growth. International cargo made up 321,418 MT, rising one percent, while domestic cargo reached 181,062 MT with four per cent growth. For the fourth straight year, BLR retained its No. one position in India for perishable exports, particularly mangoes and coriander. The cargo uptick was also supported by robust exports of ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, and machinery parts. Backed by 12 dedicated freighter airlines, BLR ensures smooth connectivity to key global trade hubs such as Singapore, London, Frankfurt, Chicago, and Muscat, while imports primarily arrive from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt. Satyaki Raghunath, COO of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), emphasised that BLR Airport’s robust expansion across terminals, airside and landside infrastructure—supported by a Rs 170 billion investment over the next five years—is tailored to meet growing demand and establish the airport as the preferred gateway to South and Central India. With continued focus on infrastructure, operations, and customer experience, BLR Airport is poised for sustained growth and to cement its role as a critical aviation and logistics node in India’s economic ecosystem.

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