Traffic continues to rise at Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLA) recorded a year of strong and sustained growth in FY2025–26, handling 44.47 million passengers and 532,000 tonnes of cargo.

Operator, BIAL, attributed the continued momentum across both segments down to a surge in international passenger numbers, steady domestic demand, and strengthening cargo operations.

International traffic led the growth, rising 23.9% to 7.23 million passengers, while domestic traffic grew 3.3% to 37.24 million passengers, taking overall passenger traffic up 6.2% year-on-year.

BIAL stated that this sustained growth despite geopolitical headwinds, reflects Bengaluru’s increasing global relevance as a business and innovation hub.

BLR also witnessed strong growth in transfer traffic, up approximately 22% year-on-year and currently accounting for around 15.7% of total passenger traffic.

While domestic transfers remain the most established segment, growing at approximately 3.2%, international transfers are expanding at over 50% reflecting significant long-term potential.

According to BIL, the continued growth in transfer traffic underscores the strength of the airport’s network and the significant opportunity ahead.

It also notes that through its ‘Connections by BLR’ service, the airport is embedding “a more seamless and reliable transfer experience while enhancing the overall operating framework for its airline partners”.