Hyderabad Airport Handles 31 Million (mn), Eyes Transit Hub Push

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Officials said that network expansion by carriers and improved slot utilisation contributed to the traffic growth, while ancillary services and ground handling improvements supported operational efficiency. Investment in terminal facilities and transport links was described as central to accommodating higher volumes. Airport authorities also noted a focus on seamless transfers to attract transit passengers.

To advance the transit hub push, the airport intends to prioritise dedicated transfer facilities, reduced connection times and partnerships with airlines to facilitate through bookings. Measures under consideration include optimising gate allocation, increasing transit lounges and enhancing baggage transfer systems. Emphasis was placed on creating a competitive proposition for carriers to route passengers via Hyderabad.

Stakeholders expect that growth in transit traffic would bolster the regional aviation ecosystem and support tourism and business travel. The airport's strategy is designed to balance passenger experience with operational resilience as volumes rise. Authorities highlighted the need for coordinated planning with state and central agencies to upgrade surface connectivity and utilities.

While specific investment figures were not disclosed, airport executives signalled that phased infrastructure upgrades would align with traffic forecasts and airline commitments. The airport will monitor passenger trends and adjust capacity plans to avoid congestion and maintain service standards. Continued collaboration with carriers and policymakers was identified as key to realising the transit hub objective.

Hyderabad airport (HIA) handled 31 million (mn) passengers in 2025, marking a notable rise in traffic and reinforcing ambitions to develop into a regional transit hub. The airport management attributed the increase to expanded flight frequencies and higher connectivity across domestic and international routes. The figures were presented alongside plans to enhance transit services and streamline passenger flows. Officials said that network expansion by carriers and improved slot utilisation contributed to the traffic growth, while ancillary services and ground handling improvements supported operational efficiency. Investment in terminal facilities and transport links was described as central to accommodating higher volumes. Airport authorities also noted a focus on seamless transfers to attract transit passengers. To advance the transit hub push, the airport intends to prioritise dedicated transfer facilities, reduced connection times and partnerships with airlines to facilitate through bookings. Measures under consideration include optimising gate allocation, increasing transit lounges and enhancing baggage transfer systems. Emphasis was placed on creating a competitive proposition for carriers to route passengers via Hyderabad. Stakeholders expect that growth in transit traffic would bolster the regional aviation ecosystem and support tourism and business travel. The airport's strategy is designed to balance passenger experience with operational resilience as volumes rise. Authorities highlighted the need for coordinated planning with state and central agencies to upgrade surface connectivity and utilities. While specific investment figures were not disclosed, airport executives signalled that phased infrastructure upgrades would align with traffic forecasts and airline commitments. The airport will monitor passenger trends and adjust capacity plans to avoid congestion and maintain service standards. Continued collaboration with carriers and policymakers was identified as key to realising the transit hub objective.

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