In terms of the best, biggest, and busiest airports in the world, India may not be the leading nation, but there sure are some impressive airports that you should look at. Some of India’s best airports are just phenomenal and super busy at times, and looking at the population of our nation, that just makes sense. Since we have just entered 2025, it is really a great time to look at which are the busiest airports in India right now. Correct? Well, that is precisely why we’re here with a list of the top 10 most busiest airports in India as of 2025, so, let’s just get to it, shall we?
1. Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is getting busiest in 2023-24 with over 73.67 million passengers, but not just the busiest in India, it is a world star! But how’s that? Well, there is one Terminal 3 that looks like a mall-meets-airport, full of shops, lounges, and more food courts to make you confused like where your boarding gate is. Not just that though, they have really cool technology, such as Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM), to keep flights running on time. All in all, whether you choose to travel locally or internationally, DEL is literally the one-stop shop, we’re not even over-exaggerating it.
2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai)
Alright, this next one is Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and sure enough, it has shown a growth of 20.2% making it into the record list of about 52.82 million passengers for 2023-24 to be India’s new second-biggest airport. With this one though, There’s a well-built dual terminal intelligent separation of domestic and international flights, for sure, the best ever. With all those amazing facilities, big size, and being always busy, it sure is a huge presence by rich businessmen and hallowed Bollywood celebrities.
3. Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru)
Alright, you see, when one thinks of innovation, one thinks of Kempe Gowda International Airport in Bangalore, but why exactly? Well, just know that last year, it handled 37.53 million passengers and is purely eco-friendly, it’s completely powered by renewable energy! The two jazzy terminals have added to its huge expansion, and it is all ready to cater to the ever-increasing crowd of techies to entrepreneurs and from them to everyone else, just so you know.
4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) is really big, it is a good and huge thing, you know? Like, as a matter of fact, this airport covers an area of 5,500 acres, is the largest area airport throughout India, and handles around 25.04 million passengers in 2023-24. However, it is not limited to measurement. As for boasting rights, this airport was the first throughout India to apply e-boarding for all flights, thus making your travel journey highly smooth and technologically advanced, just saying. And you know, like, it is also a great airport in freight operations, keeping South India connected to the globe.
5. Chennai International Airport (Chennai)
You see, Chennai International Airport (MAA) may not be the biggest one out there, but it really serves its purpose well. Like growing from 21.21 million passengers this year to the year 2023-24, it very much serves as a lifeline to Southern Indian travellers, that’s for sure. Not just that though, twelve other terminals are also being planned for a new greenfield airport; MAA is ready to cater to more passengers. With those new terminals in the picture, this airport is surely going to rise in the ranks on this list very soon, so, check back next year to see how it did on this list.
6. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)
Coming in at number 6, you see, as busy and bustling as it is today, Kolkata airport has been around for ages. Sure enough, by transporting 19.78 million people during the years 2023-24, it became a prime hub for Eastern and Northeastern India. And let’s not forget the name, after all, it is dedicated to one of the greatest freedom fighters India has known, you know? With two efficient terminals, CCU keeps things efficient while connecting to Southeast Asia and beyond.
7. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad)
Next on the list, you see, just like Gujarat’s economy, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is growing fast. Like, the airport, known for its simplicity, received 11.69 million passengers in 2023-24. It has often been counted among the go-to airports for business people, just saying. All in all, yes, with the recent upgrades, AMD is now smoother in the check-in process and has added better facilities, all of which add to its growing status as a star in Indian aviation.
8. Cochin International Airport (Kochi)
Cochin International Airport (COK) is one-of-a-kind, you know, the world’s first fully solar-powered airport! More than being an entry point to Kerala’s backwaters and beaches, just remember, it handled 10.36 million passengers in 2023-24 and is important to many international travellers heading primarily to the Middle East.
9. Pune International Airport (Pune)
Small compared to Delhi or Mumbai, yet Pune International Airport (PNQ) is punching way beyond its weight, but how? Well, you see, with a whopping 9.52 million passengers in 2023-24, PNQ is fast proving to be the upcoming aviation star all over Western India. Though at present it houses only a single terminal, plans for expansion are underway.
10. Dabolim Airport (Goa)
Alright, last on the list, you see, sure, Goa has a shiny new airport now, but Dabolim (GOI) is still holding its ground. And just so you know, it handled about 6.87 million passengers during the year 2023-24. Besides, it will still be regarded as something of a north-south hub for intra and international travel for Goa-based travel thanks to its beaches and sun.
Conclusion
There you have it. If you look at last year’s data about how many passengers these airports handled in a year, then without a single doubt, these ten are by far the busiest. Let’s just wait and see how these airports perform in this next year and how this list changes over time, but worry not, we’ll keep you posted.
