August 2, 2024

Top 10 busiest airports in India

India’s aviation industry is experiencing a boom, with passenger traffic surging by 15% compared to FY 2023 and 10% more than pre-Covid levels. 

It is the busiest airport in India for cargo and passenger traffic since 2009. It is also the world’s tenth-busiest airport by passengers.

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

Offering flights to all six inhabited continents, this airport is a major international gateway. It is the second-busiest airport in India.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

This is the third-busiest airport in India, named after the founder of Bengaluru, Kempe Gowda I. 

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

It is the largest airport in India by area and is the first airport in India to offer international and domestic e-boarding.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

The fifth-busiest airport in India for passenger traffic and aircraft movements. It is also the third-busiest for international traffic. 

Chennai International Airport, Chennai

Established in 1924, it is one of India’s oldest airports. It  was formerly known as Dum Dum Airport. 

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

As Gujarat’s busiest and largest airport, it caters to both domestic and international destinations. 

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad 

The airport is recognised as the world’s first fully solar-powered airport and has been named the ‘Best Airport’ in the Asia-Pacific for its size category. 

Cochin International Airport, Kochi

It is the ninth-busiest airport in India. The airport also functions as an Indian Air Force base, playing a dual role in the region's air traffic. 

Pune Airport, Pune

The airport remains a vital connection to Goa, a popular tourist destination. Situated on an Indian Navy base, this airport offers a unique travel experience. 

Dabolim Airport, Goa

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