India, Feb. 24 -- Pune Airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), is steadily emerging as a major international hub in western Maharashtra, registering a sharp rise in overseas flights and passenger traffic in 2025. The airport recorded a 74% increase in international flight movements and a 65% surge in international passenger footfall compared to 2024, highlighting Pune's growing global connectivity and economic strength.

According to official data obtained by HT from the airport administration, a total of 205,460 passengers travelled internationally from Pune Airport in 2024, with 1,492 international flight movements recorded during the year. The scenario changed significantly in 2025, with international passenger numb...