Ahmedabad airport saw a 13% increase in international passengers in July

Updated: Sep 14th, 2024

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Gujarat airports recorded an impressive 1.78 lakh international passengers in July of which 1.67 lakh international passengers were from Ahmedabad airport alone. This surge placed Gujarat seventh among Indian states for the highest number of international passengers in a single month.

Over the past seven months, Delhi has maintained its lead with 17.19 lakh international passengers. Ahmedabad airport, however, has shown impressive growth, witnessing a 13% increase in international passengers compared to the previous year. From January to July, the airport handled 12.43 lakh international travelers.

In July, Gujarat’s airports collectively handled a total of 13.45 lakh passengers, including 11.67 lakh domestic and 1.78 lakh international travellers. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad accounted for a significant portion of this traffic, managing 1.67 lakh international and 8.33 lakh domestic passengers.

The growth in international passenger traffic at Ahmedabad airport has been particularly noteworthy. From January to July this year, the airport’s international passenger count increased from 10.37 lakh to 12.43 lakh, while domestic passenger traffic during the same period reached 63.01 lakh.

Other airports in Gujarat, including Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bhuj, and Diu, also experienced significant passenger traffic in July.

Ahmedabad Airport International Passengers in last 7 months

Ahmedabad Airport International Passengers

Month 2024 2023
January 2,00,199 1,60,570
February 1,75,200 1,34,688
March 1,65,359 1,40,996
April 1,64,158 1,26,775
May 1,90,040 1,52,316
June 1,81,569 1,56,371
July 1,67,329 1,65,623
Total 12,43,458 10,37,339

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