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Number of aircraft movements at Indian airports from financial year 2014 to 2025, by type (in millions)

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April 2025

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India

Survey time period

FY 2014 to FY 2025

Supplementary notes

India's financial year begins in April and ends in March. For example, FY 2025 started in April 2024 and ended in March 2025.

Values have been rounded.

Data from previous reports has also been used.

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In the financial year 2025, Indian airports reported around *** million aircraft movements. There was a significant decrease in 2021 in comparison with previous years. The drop in aviation figures was mainly due to the restrictive regulations pertaining to air travel imposed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Air transportation in India

The Indian air transportation industry has experienced significant growth in the last ten years until the coronavirus pandemic. It was the world’s fifth-largest aviation market by number of airline passengers. The market is dominated by low-cost carriers, led by IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir. These airlines have been successful in capturing the price-sensitive Indian customers, offering affordable fares, and extensive routes.

IndiGo Airlines

IndiGo Airlines was the leading air carrier in India. In financial year 2024, it carried around million domestic and international passengers. It was established in 2006 and headquartered in Gurgaon. It dominated the sector with around ** percent of the market share, leaving its competitors far behind. The airline has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and customer service, including being ranked as one of the world's best low-cost airlines by Skytrax.