Indian Airports Handled 3.7 Million Tonnes Cargo

In the fiscal year 2024–2025 (April 2024–March 2025), Indian airports handled 3.7 million tonnes of cargo, a 10% increase from the previous fiscal year’s 3.36 million tonnes. According to figures from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), domestic cargo handled climbed by 6% to 1.39 million tonnes, while international cargo handled increased by 14% to 2.32 million tonnes.

The amount of international cargo handled at Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) increased by 21% to 321,283 tonnes, while Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) followed with 98,825 tonnes. Based on available data, major airports like Delhi and Mumbai also experienced strong double-digit increases. Mumbai had an 11% increase in foreign freight at 654,756 tonnes, while Delhi reported a 13% increase at 729,784 tonnes. According to AAI data, smaller international airports like Coimbatore, Kannur, and Nagpur all recorded increases. The only significant international airport to record a major drop was Goa, which saw a 62% drop in cargo at 684 tonnes. In FY2025, however, Goa (Mopa) handled 2,848 tonnes.

With a six percent increase in domestic cargo carried, Delhi led the main international airports with 379,735 tonnes, followed by Bengaluru Airport with 181,225 tonnes, a five percent increase. Mumbai remained constant at 235,143 tons. Coimbatore recorded a 29 percent increase at 10,269 tonnes, while Kolkata handled 113,923 tonnes, an increase of 11%. Chennai had 83,794 tonnes, which was somewhat more. During the previous fiscal year, domestic freight at Jamnagar airport decreased by 76% to 36.8 tons from 156.2 tonnes.