Archive · 5 Aug 2025
India Now Fifth-Largest Aviation Market Globally
India is now the fifth largest aviation market globally.
In 2024, India had 241 million air passengers, more than Japan, which had 205 million.
The US remains the biggest market with 876 million passengers.
The Mumbai-Delhi route is one of the busiest airport pairs worldwide.
These figures come from the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) report.
India is the world's fifth-largest aviation market.
India handled 241 million passengers, surpassing Japan.
The US remains the largest market with 876 million passengers.
Mumbai-Delhi was one of the busiest airport pairs in 2024.
IATA released World Air Transport Statistics for 2024.
- Who
- International Airport Transport Association (IATA), air passengers.
- What
- India's position in the global aviation market and associated statistics.
- When
- 2024
- Where
- Globally, with a focus on India, the US, and Japan.
- Why
- To report on global aviation statistics and India's performance.
- India Passenger Rank
- 5th
- India Passenger Count (2024)
- 241 million
- Japan Passenger Count (2024)
- 205 million
- US Passenger Count (2024)
- 876 million
- Mumbai-Delhi
- Busiest Airport Pair
Sources
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