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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis milestone reinforces Bengaluru\u2019s position as India\u2019s third-busiest airport<\/strong>, behind Delhi and Mumbai, and highlights its growing importance as a global aviation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest driver of this growth has been international traffic. Passenger numbers on global routes surged by 23.9%<\/strong>, reaching 7.23 million travelers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, domestic traffic grew at a more moderate pace of 3.3%<\/strong>, touching 37.24 million passengers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This shift indicates a strong rebound in international travel demand and Bengaluru\u2019s increasing connectivity with global destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The airport continued to strengthen its international network during the year. New routes were launched to Hanoi and Riyadh<\/strong>, while flight frequencies increased to major destinations like London, Bangkok, Munich, and Jeddah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the busiest international routes were Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, London Heathrow, and Kuala Lumpur<\/strong>, reflecting strong demand across business and leisure travel sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Domestically, key routes included Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another notable trend is the growth in transfer passengers. The airport saw a 22% increase in transit traffic<\/strong>, with international transfers rising by over 50%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This suggests that Bengaluru is evolving into a major transit hub<\/strong>, not just a destination airport. Improved services like seamless connections and better infrastructure are supporting this shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond passenger traffic, cargo operations also saw steady growth. The airport handled over 5.3 lakh tonnes of cargo<\/strong>, supported by infrastructure upgrades like the AISATS BLR Logistics Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These developments are strengthening Bengaluru\u2019s role as a logistics and export hub<\/strong>, especially for goods like agricultural produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The steady rise in passenger traffic highlights Bengaluru\u2019s expanding role as a global business and innovation center<\/strong>. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the airport has maintained strong growth, driven by international demand and improved connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With rising passenger numbers and expanding infrastructure, Bengaluru is positioning itself as a key gateway for both domestic and international travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kempegowda International Airport has recorded a strong performance in FY 2025\u201326, handling 44.47 million passengers, marking a 6.2% year-on-year growth. This milestone reinforces Bengaluru\u2019s position as India\u2019s third-busiest airport, behind Delhi and Mumbai, and highlights its growing importance as a global aviation hub. International Travel Leads the Surge The biggest driver of this growth has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":1309000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[4643],"class_list":["post-1308995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-bengaluru-airport"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nInternational Travel Leads the Surge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Expanding Global Connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rise in Transit and Connecting Traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cargo and Infrastructure Boost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why This Growth Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n