Amidst a challenging global and domestic aviation environment, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has delivered a resilient performance in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, recording over 13.6 million passengers between April and June 2025. The quarter also recorded the highest single-day passenger traffic for the Quarter on May 30, 2025, with 161,603 passengers.
Passenger Traffic | |||
Quarter | Q1 FY 2025-26 | Q1 FY 2024-25 | Q1 FY 2023-24 |
Q1 Total Passenger Traffic | 13.6 million | 13.4 million | 12.5 million |
Growth Percent Y-O-Y | +1.1% | +7.4% | |
Despite disruptions such as regional airspace restrictions, geopolitical conditions, temporary airspace closures in the Middle East, and a momentary dip in passenger sentiment stemming from recent aviation incidents, CSMIA sustained operational momentum and continued to uphold its role as one of India’s premier international gateways.
Mumbai airport efficiently facilitated 82,369 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) during the quarter, marking a 1.3 percent increase over Q1 FY 2024–25. During the quarter, International ATMs recorded a growth of 3.3 percent. The busiest day of the quarter was 30 April 2025, with the airport handling 989 ATMs in a single day.
Air Traffic Movements | |||
Quarter | Q1 FY 2025-26 | Q1 FY 2024-25 | Q1 FY 2023-24 |
Q1 Total ATMs | 82,369 | 81,294 | 77,118 |
Growth Percent Y-O-Y | +1.3% | +6.8% | |
The quarter also witnessed a significant rise in passenger traffic during the summer holiday season, underscoring CSMIA’s agility in managing peak travel periods as one of the busiest airports in the region.
During the first quarter, the top domestic destinations from CSMIA were Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, while the leading international destinations included Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and London. In terms of the first port of departure on international travel regions, the Middle East accounted for the highest share at 48 percent, followed by the Asia-Pacific region at 30 percent and Europe at 14 percent.
Connectivity and New Routes:
CSMIA broadened its airline partner base of international carriers by welcoming Air Astana and Royal Jordanian Airlines, which commenced operations in April and June 2025, respectively, connecting Mumbai with destinations in the Middle East and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region.
Apart from introducing connectivity to Amman and Almaty, CSMIA further strengthened its network connecting Fujairah and new domestic connections to Porbandar, Gaya, and Amravati. The expanded network, spanning 54 international and 67 domestic destinations served by 51 airlines, gives millions of passengers enhanced choice and convenience.
In line with CSMIA’s Digital First Philosophy, CSMIA unveiled its next-generation Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) during this quarter. Key Digital enhancements also included wider integration of DigiYatra, deployment of digitally enabled e-gates, self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop facilities – all contributing to greater operational efficiency and a seamless passenger experience.