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These are the 10 Busiest airports in India.
India, a dynamic and populous South Asian country, has a diversified culture, a rich heritage, and a quickly expanding economy. As one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, India is home to several bustling airports that serve as gates to this amazing country. These airports serve as key hubs, linking domestic and international travelers to locations worldwide.
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The top ten busiest airports in India demonstrate the country’s relevance in the global aviation business, with a broad network of flights and a steady influx of passengers. From bustling metropolitan cities to regional hubs, these airports play a vital role in facilitating seamless air travel, fostering economic growth, and showcasing India’s thriving tourism industry.
List of the busiest airports in India:
1. Indira Gandhi International Airport: It is the busiest airport in India and the ninth busiest in Asia. The International Airport Council has named it the “Best Airport in the World in the 40 Million Passenger Category” for the year 2018. And as of 2022–2023, it receives 65.3 million passengers annually.
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: It is one of the busiest airports in Asia and the busiest airport in India. The airport, which is near India’s financial centre and has three terminals, In 2022–2023, will carry more than 43.9 million passengers annually. It is recognized as one of the top airports for managing aviation traffic and has received the Airport Service Quality Award.
3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru: It is Asia’s third busiest airport and the 15th busiest in the world. It is situated in India’s IT capital. The airport has two terminals and serves more than 31.9 million people annually in 2022-23. According to Cirrum, Bangalore Airport ranked as 2nd most punctual airport.
4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport: It was named the fourth busiest airport in the country after handling 20.9 million passenger footprints in the fiscal year 2022-23. The airport has one cargo terminal, one passenger terminal, and two paved runways. Domestic flights take place on the western side, while international flights take place on the eastern side.
5. Chennai International Airport: The airport is the busiest in India and the 20th busiest in all of Asia. Kolkata, India’s cultural centre, is where it is situated. There are more than 18.5 million passengers traveling on it annually as of 2022–2023.
6. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata: It is Asia’s 20th busiest airport overall and the sixth busiest airport in India. It is situated in Kolkata, India’s cultural hub. With two terminals, the airport welcomes nearly 17.7 million travelers each year. It has been awarded the title of the ‘Best Improved Airport in the Asia-Pacific’ by the ICI.
7. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad: The Airport Authority of India is responsible for running one of the busiest airports in the nation. Annual passenger handling was about 10.1 million. According to the International Airport Council, it has also been named the “Most Improved Airport in Asia-Pacific.”
8. Cochin International Airport, Kerala: It is one of India’s busiest airports and the 30th busiest in all of Asia. It is situated in Kochi, one of Kerala’s top tourist destinations. There is only one terminal at the airport, which annually serves over 8.8 million passengers.
9. Dabolim Airport, Goa: It has become one of India’s busiest airports. Domestic and foreign flights are handled by separate terminals. More than 8.3 million passengers passed through this terminal each year.
10.Pune International Airport: It is India’s tenth busiest airport and Asia’s 45th busiest. This international airport handled more than 8 million passengers in 2022-23, making it the country’s busiest airport. It has two runways, however, as a portion of the airport is controlled by the Indian Air Force, only one runway is used for flight arrivals and departures.
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