Mumbai Airport Records 6.3% Growth in Passenger Traffic in 2024

17 Jan 2025 CW Team

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) reported a 6.3 percent rise in passenger traffic, reaching 5.48 crore in 2024, compared to 5.16 crore in 2023. The airport also recorded 3,46,617 air traffic movements (ATMs), marking a 3.2 per cent increase over the previous year.

December emerged as the busiest month, with 50.5 lakh passengers, showing a 3.4 per cent growth. The airport handled its highest single-day passenger movement on December 21, with 1.7 lakh travellers—1,16,982 domestic and 52,800 international.

Additionally, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) achieved a record of over 8,000 international ATMs in December. It also registered its highest-ever single-day ATMs of 962 on February 3 and February 10, underscoring its position as a leading global travel hub.

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