BLR Airport surpasses 5 lakh tonne mark for the first time
This marks a 14 percent year-on-year growth.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) surpassed the 5 lakh tonnes mark for the first time, handling a total of 502,480 tonne of cargo in the financial year 2024-25 (FY’25). This marks a 14 percent year-on-year growth.
Cargo growth was driven by a 21 percent rise in international cargo, totalling 321,418 MT, while domestic cargo grew 4 percent, reaching 181,062 MT.
“For the fourth consecutive year, BLR Airport retains its position as India’s No.1 Airport for perishable exports, reinforcing its role in strengthening the country’s agricultural supply chain,” reads the release.
The Airport continues to lead in mango and coriander exports, with cargo demand further driven by ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, and machinery parts.
With 12 dedicated freighter airlines, BLR Airport ensures efficient global connectivity, linking major export hubs like Singapore, London, Frankfurt, Chicago, and Muscat, while key imports flow in from Shenzhen, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt.
Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), added, “We are excited about the growth of aviation in Bengaluru and India. We believe that BLR Airport is very well placed to serve as the preferred gateway to South and Central India, and our investment in expanding airside, landside, and terminal capacity positions us perfectly for growth over the next few years. With an investment of over 17,000 crores over the next five years, we are well-prepared to support the rising demands of passenger and cargo traffic in the region.
