In 2024, MIA managed 2,257,621 passengers, marking a significant increase from the 1,927,466 passengers handled in 2023. This represents a growth of 17.12% year-on-year. The airport also recorded its highest ever number of passengers in December 2024, with 206,410 passengers since commercial operation date of October 31, 2020, surpassing previous records. The previous highest number was 202,892 handled in October 2024.
The scheduled commercial Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) at MIA also saw a substantial increase. In 2024, the airport handled 16,416 ATMs, compared to 13,860 ATMs in 2023, reflecting a growth of 18.44%. Even the general aviation traffic too grew by 6.17% in 2024 compared to 2023 with the airport handling 340 chartered flights in 2024 as against 319 handled in 2023.
For the first nine months of the financial year 2024-25 (April to December 2024), MIA handled a total of 1,728,686 passengers, compared to 1,489,861 passengers in the same period of the financial year 2023-24. This represents a growth of 16%.
The number of domestic travelers increased by 16.8% in the first nine months of FY 2024-25 with 1,198,535 passengers compared to 1,026,088 in the same period of FY 2023-24. International travel also saw an increase of 14.3%, with 530,151 passengers travelling in the first nine months of FY 2024-25 compared to 463,773 in the same period of FY 2023-24.
The ATMs for the first nine months of FY 2024-25 also showed significant growth. MIA handled 12,116 ATMs, a 16% increase from the 10,448 ATMs handled in the same period of FY 2023-24. This impressive growth in passenger traffic and ATMs is a testament to MIA's continuous efforts to enhance its infrastructure, expand connectivity, and improve passenger services. The airport remains committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring passenger safety, and promoting sustainable practices.
About Mangaluru International Airport
Mangaluru International Airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group.
AAHL aims to converge India’s biggest cities in a hub and spoke model through the Group's proven strength in developing and managing complex transport and logistics hubs.
With a strong understanding of modern-day mobility requirements, the Adani Group’s vision for Mangaluru International Airport is to develop it as the most preferred tier-II airport in Karnataka for both passengers and cargo while championing sustainable growth through excellence in customer experience, process efficiency and stakeholder relationship at the company's core.