BLR Airport crosses 41 million passengers, 500,000 MT cargo

BLR Airport in Bengaluru achieved operational milestones in FY 2024-25, handling 41.88 million passengers and 502,480 metric tonnes of cargo, indicating a 11.6 per cent passenger growth and a 14% cargo volume increase. Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has achieved significant milestones in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), recording over 41.88 million passengers.

KIA experienced an 11.6% increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous milestones in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), handling over fiscal year, which saw 37.53 million travelers. Domestic passengers comprised the handling 502,480 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo majority, totaling 36.05 million—a 10% rise from FY24. International passenger traffic surged by 25%, reaching 5.83 million.

The substantial growth in international passengers is largely attributed to IndiGo’s expansion of its global network and increased services from foreign carriers such as Cathay Pacific, KLM, Japan Airlines, and Qantas In FY25, KIA surpassed the 500,000 MT mark in cargo handling for the first time, reflecting a 14% year-on-year growth.

Cargo Handling Milestones

For the fourth consecutive year, KIA maintained its position as India’s leading airport for perishable exports, with high demand for products like mangoes, coriander, pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, and machinery parts. The airport serves as a crucial logistics hub, with 12 dedicated freighter airlines ensuring global connectivity to key export destinations including Singapore, London, Frankfurt, Chicago, and Muscat. ​

Expanded Connectivity

KIA now offers direct flights to 76 domestic and 33 international destinations, with Hanoi set to become the 34th international International cargo volumes increased by 21% to 321,418 MT, while domestic cargo saw a 4% rise, totaling 181,062 MT its The impressive growth in passenger traffic and cargo handling at Kempegowda pivotal role in India’s aviation sector and destination in May 2025.

The impressive growth in passenger traffic and cargo handling at Kempegowda International Airport underscores its pivotal role in India’s aviation sector and The substantial growth in international passengers is largely attributed to IndiGo’s The airport serves as a crucial logistics hub, with 12 dedicated freighter airlines ensuring global expansion of its global network and increased highlights Bengaluru’s emergence as a significant global aviation hub.

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Passenger Traffic Growth

KIA experienced an 11.6% increase in passenger traffic compared to the previous connectivity to key export destinations including Singapore, London, Frankfurt, Chicago, and Muscat. ​fiscal year, which recorded 37.53 million travelers. Domestic passengers comprised the majority, totaling 36.05 million—a 10% rise from FY24. International passenger traffic surged by 25%, reaching 5.83 million. ​

Cargo Handling Milestones

In FY25, KIA surpassed the 500,000 MT mark in cargo handling for the first time, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru achieved significant reflecting a 14% year-on-year growth. International cargo volumes increased by 21% to 321,418 MT, while domestic cargo saw a 4% rise, totaling 181,062 MT services from foreign carriers such as Cathay Pacific, KLM, Japan Airlines, and Qantas. ​

For the fourth consecutive year, KIA maintained its position as India’s leading airport for perishable exports, with high demand for products like mangoes, coriander, 41.88 offers direct flights to 76 domestic and 33 international destinations, with Hanoi set to become the 34th international metric tonnes (MT) of cargo handling at Kempegowda International Airport pharmaceuticals, ready-made garments, and machinery parts.

Expanded Connectivity

KIA now offers direct flights to 76 domestic and 33 international destinations, with Hanoi set to become the 34th international destination in May 2025 The impressive growth in passenger traffic and cargo handling at Kempegowda International Airport underscores its pivotal role in India’s aviation sector and highlights Bengaluru’s emergence as a significant global aviation hub.​

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