Hyderabad Airport Ranks Fourth in Global Aviation Rankings

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The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has achieved a remarkable fourth position in recent global aviation rankings, showcasing its rapid expansion and growth. This achievement can be attributed to the significant increase in passenger capacity, with a 25.6% year-on-year growth in scheduled seats between May 2024 and May 2025. The airport handled over 1.66 million seats in May 2025, outpacing numerous international competitors. The airport's expansion of domestic routes and international connections has been a key factor in its success.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad secured fourth position in recent global aviation rankings, highlighting its rapid expansion and growth.
  • The airport achieved a 25.6% year-on-year increase in scheduled seats between May 2024 and May 2025, with over 1.66 million seats handled in May 2025.
  • The growth in passenger capacity has surpassed that of numerous international competitors, solidifying the airport's position as a significant player in global aviation.
  • The airport has expanded its domestic routes and international connections, which has been a key factor in its success.
  • The list of direct flights from Hyderabad to international airports includes Dubai, UAE; Muscat, Oman; Doha, Qatar; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Sharjah, UAE; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Kuwait; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Bahrain; London, UK; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Hong Kong; Frankfurt, Germany; Bangkok, Thailand; and Male, Maldives.
  • Dubai emerged as the top international destination among the list of cities connected by direct flights from Hyderabad airport in the 2024-25 fiscal year, with 93,000 monthly passengers.

Statistics:

  • 25.6%: year-on-year growth in scheduled seats from May 2024 to May 2025
  • 1.66 million: number of seats handled by the airport in May 2025
  • 93,000: number of monthly passengers traveling from Hyderabad to Dubai in the 2024-25 fiscal year
  • 42,000: number of monthly passengers traveling from Hyderabad to Doha in the 2024-25 fiscal year
  • 38,000: number of monthly passengers traveling from Hyderabad to Abu Dhabi in the 2024-25 fiscal year
  • 31,000: number of monthly passengers traveling from Hyderabad to Jeddah and Singapore in the 2024-25 fiscal year

Sources:

  • Siasat Daily
  • HT Digital Content Services