Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Airport Reports Mango Growth, Revises Passenger Fees
Bengaluru Airport moved many more mangoes to other countries this year.
From April to July 2026, it handled 1,226 metric tonnes of mangoes.
It sent 2.63 million mango pieces to 38 destinations.
The United Kingdom and United States received the most shipments.
The mangoes were carried by 16 airlines.
The airport also plans to change its passenger fees from September 1.
Under the new system, arriving passengers will pay a fee too.
BIAL says the combined fees will be lower than the current departing-passenger fees.
The airport says future infrastructure projects will help it handle more passengers.
BLR Airport handled 1,226 metric tonnes of mangoes between April and July 2026, a 33 per cent year-on-year increase.
The airport shipped 2.63 million mangoes to 38 international destinations through 16 airlines.
The United Kingdom and United States were the leading destinations for the mango shipments.
From September 1, revised User Development Fees will apply to both departing and arriving passengers.
BIAL said the revised fee structure shares charges between arriving and departing passengers without increasing the overall base UDF.
- Who
- Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, its operator BIAL, mango exporters and international airlines.
- What
- The airport reported 33 per cent growth in mango handling and announced revised User Development Fees.
- When
- Mango handling figures cover April to July 2026; the revised fees begin September 1 and remain applicable until August 2029.
- Where
- Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, serving international destinations including the United Kingdom and United States.
- Why
- Rising international demand for Indian mangoes drove higher shipments, while the revised fees support the airport’s regulatory tariff structure and planned infrastructure investments.
- Mango handling
- 1,226 metric tonnes between April and July 2026
- Year-on-year growth
- 33 per cent
- Mango shipments
- 2.63 million pieces
- International reach
- 38 destinations served through 16 airlines
- New domestic UDF
- Rs 300 for departing passengers and Rs 125 for arriving passengers
- New international UDF
- Rs 997 for departing passengers and Rs 426 for arriving passengers
- Planned infrastructure
- Terminal 2 Phase 2, the T2 Phase 2 apron, airfield works, and road and landside infrastructure