Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Visakhapatnam Airport Sees Passenger Dip, Eyes January Rebound
Visakhapatnam Airport has seen fewer people traveling through it this year compared to last year, up until October.
It's like fewer people are visiting a big store in the middle of the year.
However, the people who manage the airport and travel experts think more people will start flying by January.
They expect the total number of travelers for the whole year to be even more than last year!
This is because during the holiday season, from October to January, more people usually travel.
Also, even though some international flights were stopped, the ones that are still running are almost full.
Experts think that as the city's industries grow, more people might want to travel internationally from here again.
So, even though things are a bit slow now, they expect a busy end to the year.
Visakhapatnam Airport has reported a decline in passenger traffic for the current financial year up to October.
Despite the mid-year slowdown, authorities expect passenger numbers to rebound and surpass last year's total by January.
International services to Abu Dhabi and Singapore are operating at nearly 90% occupancy, but overall international connectivity has decreased.
Domestic operations have shown steady growth throughout the period.
Seasonal travel trends and the industrial growth of Visakhapatnam are key factors driving the expected rebound in passenger traffic.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Airport authorities, aviation experts, and passengers
- What
- Visakhapatnam Airport has experienced a dip in passenger traffic for the current financial year up to October, but anticipates a surge by January, expecting to surpass the previous year's total.
- When
- The dip is noted for the current financial year up to October, with a rebound expected between October and January.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Airport, India
- Why
- The mid-year slowdown is occurring despite strong occupancy on international routes to Abu Dhabi and Singapore, though international connectivity has narrowed. Domestic operations show steady growth. Seasonal travel trends and expected revival of international travel demand due to industrial growth are factors for the anticipated rebound.
Current Trends
Future Outlook
Passenger Traffic
Current Trends
Passenger numbers for the current financial year (2025-2026) up to October show a decline compared to the same period in previous years.
Future Outlook
Authorities and analysts anticipate a surge in passenger traffic by January, expecting the final numbers for the financial year to surpass last year's total.
International Connectivity
Current Trends
International services to Abu Dhabi and Singapore are operating at high occupancy, but overall connectivity has reduced due to cancellations to Sri Lanka and discontinuation of services to Malaysia and Thailand.
Future Outlook
Industry experts believe that the industrial growth in Visakhapatnam could potentially revive demand for international travel in the future.
- Financial Year 2023-2024 Total Passengers
- 2,788,914
- Financial Year 2024-2025 Total Passengers
- 2,954,979
- Current Financial Year 2025-2026 Passengers (as of October)
- 1,709,912
- International Flights Occupancy (Abu Dhabi, Singapore)
- Nearly 90%
- Domestic Arrivals 2023-2024
- 9,827
- Domestic Departures 2023-2024
- 9,826
- Domestic Arrivals 2024-2025
- 10,686
- Domestic Departures 2024-2025
- 10,687
- Domestic Arrivals 2025-2026 (to October)
- 6,178
- Domestic Departures 2025-2026 (to October)
- 6,181
- International Arrivals 2023-2024
- 233
- International Departures 2023-2024
- 234
- International Arrivals 2024-2025
- 476
- International Departures 2024-2025
- 475
- International Arrivals 2025-2026 (to October)
- 237
- International Departures 2025-2026 (to October)
- 234