India, April 5 -- Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru recorded a sharp rise in passenger and cargo movement during the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), crossing 41.88 million passengers and 5 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of cargo for the first time in its history.

The airport saw an 11.6% increase in overall passenger traffic compared to FY24, which had logged 37.53 million travellers. Domestic flyers made up the bulk of this growth, accounting for 36.05 million passengers-a 10% jump from the previous year. International passenger traffic witnessed a robust 25% surge, with 5.83 million people flying in and out of the city.

This rise in international footfalls is reportedly powered by IndiGo's expanding global operations, additi...