Mangaluru International Airport has marked a significant achievement in the first quarter of the Financial Year 2024-25, reporting a 21% increase in passenger traffic. According to officials, the airport, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), saw 552,689 passengers passing through its terminals during this period, up from 457,859 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
The breakdown of passenger traffic shows that 393,598 were domestic travelers, while 159,091 were international passengers. Dubai emerged as the most popular international destination, while Bengaluru and Mumbai led the domestic travel choices. The airport has efficiently managed over 180,000 passengers each month.
Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) also experienced a notable increase, with a total of 3,820 ATMs recorded in the first quarter of FY 2024-25. This figure represents a 21% rise from the 3,174 ATMs recorded in the same period last year. The breakdown includes 2,956 domestic ATMs and 864 international ATMs, compared to 2,263 and 911, respectively, in the previous year.
Mangaluru International Airport continues to expand its global reach, now servicing eight international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait, and Muscat. Domestically, it connects to major cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune.
As the second busiest airport in Karnataka, Mangaluru International Airport remains committed to enhancing connectivity for the region’s residents and facilitating seamless travel both within India and globally.
In a recent development, Air India Express has inaugurated a daily service between Mangaluru and Abu Dhabi as of July 22. The new flight, IX 819, enhances connectivity to the UAE for the local community, highlighting the airport’s growing role as a major gateway for regional and international travel.
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