Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) in Bengaluru has crossed the milestone of handling 400 million passengers since its opening, while recording strong growth in passenger traffic and cargo operations during the financial year 2025– 26, according to Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), as stated by the Chief Ministers’ Office (CMO) last week. BLR Airport crossed the 400 million passenger mark in April 2026.
The airport handled 44.47 million passengers and 532,000 tonnes of cargo during FY 2025–26, reflecting sustained growth in both passenger and cargo segments.
International passenger traffic registered a major increase of 23.9 per cent, reaching 7.23 million passengers, while domestic traffic grew by 3.3 per cent to 37.24 million passengers. Overall passenger traffic rose 6.2 per cent year-on-year.
The airport currently offers direct connectivity to more than 78 domestic and 34 international destinations. During the year, the airport recorded 2,80,800 air traffic movements, marking a 4.5 per cent increase compared to the previous year. The average daily air traffic movement stood at 769, while the highest number of movements recorded in a single day was 837.
