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India's Air Passenger Traffic Hits 20.2 Crore in H1FY26
12 Nov
Summary
- India's air passenger traffic grew 2.6% in H1FY26
- Domestic traffic up 1.6%, international traffic up 6.9%
- Passenger traffic projected to reach 43 crore in FY26
As of November 12, 2025, India's air passenger traffic has seen a significant boost, with the total number of passengers reaching 20.2 crore in the first half of the current fiscal year (H1FY26). This represents a 2.6% increase compared to the same period a year earlier, when the figure stood at 19.7 crore.
The growth has been driven by both domestic and international travel. Domestic passenger traffic in India grew by 1.6% during this period, while international traffic saw a more substantial increase of 6.9%. Looking ahead, the industry's outlook remains favorable, with passenger traffic projected to reach 43 crore by the end of FY26, though this is a slight downward revision from the earlier estimate of 44.5 crore.
The positive trend is supported by airport and airline capacity expansions, as well as robust air travel demand fueled by favorable demographics and a rising middle-class population in the country. However, the timely delivery of wide-bodied aircraft will be a key factor in sustaining the growth in international traffic.
