Lucknow airport soars past 70L footfall thanks to Kumbh
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Lucknow: In a first,
Lucknow airport
has achieved a significant milestone of recording over
70 lakh passenger footfall
in a year.
The integrated Terminal 3 Phase-1 has a capacity to accommodate 80 lakh passengers. In the financial year 2024-25, the airport recorded 70.2 lakh passenger movements, reflecting a 7.7% increase over the previous year's 65.2 lakh passengers.
"Lucknow airport witnessed heavy passenger traffic during the Maha Kumbh between Jan 13 and Feb 26. The airport recorded the highest-ever single passenger traffic of 24,297 on Feb 8, and the highest single-day air traffic movement (ATM) of 169 on May 12, 2024," said airport spokesperson. The airport expanded its network in 2024-25 by introducing flights to 10 new domestic destinations: Bhopal, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti, Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda, Srinagar, and Mopa (North Goa). Domestic passenger traffic increased by 5% to 57.8 lakh in 2024-25, compared to 55.1 lakh in 2023-24. International connectivity also saw significant growth, with the addition of three routes to Ras Al Khaimah, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok, as well as increased frequencies to Muscat and Dammam in 2024-25. This resulted in international passenger traffic rising to 12.5 lakh, up 25% from 10 lakh in 2023-24. Air Asia Malaysia commenced operations at Lucknow Airport as a new carrier.
The total air traffic movement grew by 9% to 51,107 in 2024-25 from 46,924 in 2023-24. Domestic ATMs rose 6.5% to 43,510, while international ATMs increased 25% to 7,597 during the same period.
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