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CSMIA witnessed over 59,775 domestic ATMs and approximately 21,519 international passenger ATMs in this period.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) continues its impressive growth in passenger traffic through the first quarter of FY2024. This quarter recorded over 13.4 million total passengers travelling through CSMIA, with 3.7 million travelling internationally and 9.7 million travelling on domestic routes. With the significant traffic surge in FY2024 so far, CSMIA demonstrates leadership in aviation excellence, reflecting travellers’ confidence in the airports’ world-class facilities and services.
Witnessing a steady month-on-month momentum, the quarter commenced with 4.3 million passengers in April, marking a strong start. Passenger traffic rose in May, to 4.7 million, with a month-on-month increase of 7.9%. In June, CSMIA welcomed 4.39 million passengers, highlighting sustained demand for air travel from Mumbai. CSMIA saw a total of 59,775 domestic ATMs and 21,519 international ATMs, recording a surge of over 4% compared to Q1 of FY2023-24, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of the aviation industry. During Q1 FY 2024, May 2024 emerged as the busiest month with 4.7 million total passengers travelling. 18th May 2024 date observed the highest single day traffic of 163,166 passengers.
When compared with Q1 of FY2023-24, CSMIA witnessed an increase of over 7% in the overall passenger traffic. Thus, highlighting the ever-increasing demand for air travel in Mumbai and reflecting the importance of the City for passengers.
Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad have notably emerged as the top three domestic destinations for CSMIA with over 6.9 million passengers travelling through the airport. While Dubai, Singapore and London have continued to hold their status as the top three preferred international destinations, Dubai maintains it’s as the preferred international destination from CSMIA this quarter, with over 0.61 million passengers traveling to the city.
Impressively, the passenger traffic from the top five international destinations surpassed 1.5 million. Similarly, the passenger traffic from the top three domestic destinations exceeded 3.4 million.
IndiGo, Air India and Vistara emerged as the top airlines with the highest market share in the domestic as well as the international sector. IndiGo with more than 50% share among top airlines lead the domestic market, handling a total of 4.99 million passengers in the recent quarter. Additionally, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and European regions saw the maximum traffic to/ from CSMIA. The Middle Eastern region recorded 49% of the passenger traffic share during April 2024 and 47% passenger traffic share during May and June 2024.
The passenger traffic figures, and growth observed at CSMIA during the recent quarter of FY2024-25 aligns with industry trends, reaffirming the Airport’s commitment to providing global connectivity, a seamless transfer experience, and world class service standards. Prioritising safety and security, CSMIA ensures a smooth and convenient experience for all travellers. As CSMIA continues to achieve new heights, it remains dedicated to exceeding passenger expectations and setting new standards of excellence in the global aviation sector.
