{"id":16910,"date":"2024-11-29T17:12:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T11:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=16910"},"modified":"2025-04-01T12:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:30:29","slug":"bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Bengaluru Airport Surpasses Chennai and Kochi, Becomes India\u2019s Third-Busiest International Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_16911\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16911\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16911 size-full\" title=\"Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India\" 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class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Bengaluru Airport, officially named Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), has reached a significant milestone as India\u2019s third-busiest international airport.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It surpassed Chennai\u2019s Anna International Airport and Kochi\u2019s Cochin International Airport in October 2024.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub\/#KIA_Surpasses_Chennai_and_Kochi_in_October_Passenger_Traffic\" title=\"KIA Surpasses Chennai and Kochi in October Passenger Traffic\">KIA Surpasses Chennai and Kochi in October Passenger Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub\/#Strong_Domestic_and_Overall_Performance\" title=\"Strong Domestic and Overall Performance\">Strong Domestic and Overall Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub\/#KIA_Expands_Connections_to_29_International_Destinations\" title=\"KIA Expands Connections to 29 International Destinations\">KIA Expands Connections to 29 International Destinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub\/#Bengaluru_Plans_Second_Airport_to_Meet_Rising_Demand\" title=\"Bengaluru Plans Second Airport to Meet Rising Demand\">Bengaluru Plans Second Airport to Meet Rising Demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-airport-surpasses-chennai-and-kochi-becomes-indias-third-busiest-international-hub\/#KIAs_Unmatched_Connectivity\" title=\"KIA\u2019s Unmatched Connectivity\">KIA\u2019s Unmatched Connectivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KIA_Surpasses_Chennai_and_Kochi_in_October_Passenger_Traffic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KIA Surpasses Chennai and Kochi in October Passenger Traffic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru\u2019s KIA registered 4.8 lakh international passengers in October, showing a remarkable 24.3% increase compared to October 2023\u2019s 3.9 lakh, as per AAI. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growth helped Bengaluru secure third place in October, moving ahead of Chennai (4.5 lakh) and Kochi (4.1 lakh). Bengaluru\u2019s improvement from its fifth-place ranking in September 2024, with 4.39 lakh passengers, highlights its growth, as Delhi and Mumbai retained their top spots at 17.5 lakh and 12.5 lakh passengers, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Domestic_and_Overall_Performance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong Domestic and Overall Performance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/bengaluru-international-airport-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kempegowda International Airport<\/a> held its ground in October with 30.8 lakh domestic passengers, trailing Delhi and Mumbai. KIA\u2019s combined domestic and international passenger count of 35.7 lakh ensures its spot as India\u2019s third-busiest airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KIA_Expands_Connections_to_29_International_Destinations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KIA Expands Connections to 29 International Destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growth of KIA is driven by its increasing number of connections. It now links to 29 international destinations through 34 airlines. Recent milestones include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 16 will see IndiGo launching direct routes to Mauritius and daily operations to Langkawi, Malaysia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akasa Air\u2019s upcoming direct flights to Abu Dhabi.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern infrastructure plays a pivotal role. Terminal 2, opened last year, enhances passenger experience, while the second runway (09R\/27L), commissioned in October 2018 and completed in December 2019, ensures smoother operations. The parallel runway system gives KIA a competitive edge over Chennai and Kochi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bengaluru_Plans_Second_Airport_to_Meet_Rising_Demand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru Plans Second Airport to Meet Rising Demand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As air travel in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bengaluru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bengaluru<\/a> expands, initiatives are in motion to ensure the city can meet the growing needs. The HAL Airport master plan envisions reopening for civilian operations after its exclusivity agreement with KIA expires in May 2033. By 2047, HAL Airport will handle up to 40 lakh passengers annually, managing about 2,500 passengers during peak hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has proposed a second airport for Bengaluru to handle rising footfalls and future demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KIAs_Unmatched_Connectivity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KIA\u2019s Unmatched Connectivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru Airport has earned a reputation for providing seamless connections across international destinations. Its strategic position as a gateway for USA-India travel reflects its significance in the global aviation network. Passengers continue to choose Bengaluru Airport for its convenience and top-tier services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle is proud to support this growth by providing unbeatable flight deals between the USA and India. Explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>cheap international flights<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Indian Eagle, offering exceptional connectivity and premium services. Customize your perfect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Indian Eagle itinerary<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enjoy a seamless travel experience at unbeatable prices.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist, and photographer.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru Airport, officially named Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), has reached a significant milestone as India\u2019s third-busiest international airport. It surpassed Chennai\u2019s Anna International Airport and Kochi\u2019s Cochin International Airport in October 2024. 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