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Mumbai Airport Sets New Passenger Traffic Milestone
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has recorded an all-time high of 55.5 million passengers in the calendar year 2025. This landmark achievement represents a 1.3% year-on-year growth and a substantial 7.6% surge compared to 2023 figures. The airport continues to cement its status as India's busiest gateway, particularly for international travel.
Domestic and International Breakdown
Domestic passenger traffic reached 39.2 million, while international travel accounted for 16.3 million passengers. Strong seasonal demand and expanded connectivity routes played a crucial role in driving these record numbers. The airport's strategic focus on enhancing services has evidently paid off, attracting higher volumes of both leisure and business travelers.
Top Destinations and Airlines
For international journeys, the Middle East remained the most popular region, with Dubai drawing the highest share at 15%, followed by another Dubai figure at 7.5% and London also at 7.5%. Domestically, Delhi led with 17% of all passenger traffic, followed by Bengaluru at 10% and Goa at 6%. IndiGo, Air India, and Emirates were key carriers for overseas routes, while IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air dominated domestic travel.
Peak Travel Periods
January 2025 emerged as the busiest month, with nearly 5 million passengers passing through CSMIA. November 2025 was also exceptionally strong, recording about 4.9 million passengers and featuring three of the year's busiest travel days. The October to December quarter posted the highest quarterly passenger traffic, underscoring the significant year-end travel surge.