Ahmedabad, February 3 – Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has witnessed a surge in passenger traffic, crossing the 1.2 million mark in a month. The airport is now ranked seventh among India's busiest airports in terms of passenger movement.
According to official data, Ahmedabad Airport handled 1.263 million passengers in December 2024, comprising 1.048 million domestic and 215,000 international travelers. This marks a notable increase compared to November 2024, when the airport handled 1.198 million passengers (993,000 domestic and 204,000 international).
December also recorded 1,378 international and 7,851 domestic flight movements, further highlighting the airport's growing significance as a key aviation hub.
Passenger Traffic Across Gujarat Airports
While Ahmedabad continues to dominate air travel in Gujarat, other airports in the state also recorded substantial passenger movement in December:
- Surat – 157,000 passengers
- Vadodara – 118,000 passengers
- Rajkot – 105,000 passengers
- Bhuj – 15,895 passengers
- Jamnagar – 12,003 passengers
- Diu – 10,570 passengers
- Kandla – 4,848 passengers
- Keshod – 2,360 passengers
- Porbandar – 58 passengers
The rise in air traffic at Ahmedabad Airport is attributed to increased tourism, business travel, and improved connectivity, further solidifying its position as Gujarat's primary aviation gateway.
