On April 29, 2023, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru recorded the very best variety of passengers in a single day for CY2023 at 116,688 passengers.
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Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), operator of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru, reported a notable development in passenger numbers in calendar yr (CY) 2023.
The airport dealt with 3.72 crore (37.2 million) passengers, marking a 35.3% enhance compared to CY 2022. Of these, 3.27 crore (32.7 million) had been home passengers and 45 lakh (4.5 million) individuals travelled to worldwide locations.
On April 29, 2023, the airport recorded the very best variety of passengers in a single day for CY2023 at 116,688 passengers.
In 2023, elements reminiscent of diminished journey limitations, improved financial circumstances, and elevated demand for leisure and enterprise journey led to a notable rise in development numbers. The highest variety of air traffic actions (ATMs) was witnessed on March 17, 2023, reaching 748 ATMs in a single day.
As compared to this, the very best ATMs on any single day in CY 2022 was 693. Domestic ATMs final yr noticed a considerable 22% restoration, whereas worldwide ATMs confirmed a 15% enhance.
Additionally, in accordance to BIAL, the airport continues to preserve its standing as a dependable hub for dealing with perishable (PER) cargo in India for the third consecutive yr.
New Routes
In September 2023, KIA seamlessly transitioned worldwide operations from T1 to T2, marking a vital milestone.
November witnessed the launch of Lufthansa’s thrice weekly continuous Bengaluru-Munich flights, offering enhanced connectivity for travellers. October 2023 marked the introduction of Maldivian Airlines, catering to Male with thrice-weekly operations.
Furthermore, 5 new home routes had been launched, contributing to the general capability development. AIX (created by the merger of Air India Express and Air Asia India) commenced home operations in October 2023, additional diversifying the airline portfolio and increasing connectivity for passengers.
Top routes
Top home routes in the calendar yr 2023 included Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
KIA served 25 worldwide locations final yr, with Dubai, Singapore, and Doha rising as the highest sectors contributing to the worldwide traffic.
“The airport’s strategic focus on global connectivity continues to position it as a key gateway for travel across South and Central India,” BIAL stated.
Cargo Growth
In phrases of cargo traffic, KIA continues to be India’s No.1 hub for dealing with perishable cargo for the third consecutive yr with a tonnage of 53,751 metric tonnes (MT) in FY 2023.
KIA Cargo processed a complete of 422,644 MT of cargo throughout CY 2023, indicating a 2% enhance from earlier yr. The home sector soared with a formidable 11% development, highlighting KIA’s strengthening place as a quickly rising cargo hub in India.
“Perishables continued to be a key focus, with coriander exports surging by 67%. The export of mangoes reached a three-year tonnage record, achieving a 124% year-on-year growth. 684 MT of mangoes were exported, facilitated by an 86% increase in the number of pieces shipped. This accomplishment highlights KIA Cargo’s robust cold chain capabilities and dedication to efficient perishable handling,” BIAL stated.
It added that July 2023 additionally marked a big milestone for KIA Cargo, dealing with the very best month-to-month home tonnage because the Airport’s opening, totalling 16,507 MT.
