Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has overtaken Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to become the second-busiest airport in India for domestic passengers.
According to data from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), this marks the first time Bengaluru has surpassed Mumbai under normal operating conditions, highlighting a significant shift in India’s aviation traffic patterns.
Key Data (April Performance)
- Bengaluru (KIA): 3.28 million domestic passengers
- Mumbai (CSMIA): 2.29 million domestic passengers
Domestic Traffic Trends
- Mumbai airport recorded a 12.1% year-on-year decline in domestic passenger traffic
- Total domestic passengers in Mumbai: 2.89 million
- Aircraft movements in Mumbai declined by 3.3% YoY
- The newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport has contributed to traffic redistribution. Witnessed 3 times growth in domestic flights during the summer schedule
Indian Aviation Data at a Glance
- Busiest Airport (Domestic):
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- ~3.1 million seats in May 2026 (+11% YoY growth)
- Largest Airline: IndiGo
- State with Highest Airline Capacity: Delhi
Airline Capacity in India
- Total Airlines (Scheduled Capacity): 92
- Total Airports: 124