
Highest Annual Passenger Traffic:
Kannur International Airport recorded its highest ever annual passenger traffic in 2025 since beginning operations, surpassing all previous yearly totals.
Surpassing Previous Records:
The total number of passengers handled in 2025 exceeded the earlier peak set in 2019, indicating robust demand and growth in air travel through the facility.
Volume of Passengers:
Approximately 1.52 million passengers passed through Kannur Airport during calendar year 2025, marking the highest yearly throughput in its operational history.
Growth in International and Domestic Traffic:
Both international and domestic passenger segments contributed to the record, reflecting increased connectivity and travel demand across routes serving the airport.
Aircraft Movements Increase:
The number of aircraft movements—both international and domestic—rose in the 2024‑25 period compared to the preceding year, supporting the uptick in passenger numbers.
Strategic Regional Role:
The performance underscores Kannur’s emerging role as a significant gateway for travel in northern Kerala, catering to both expatriate communities and tourist segments.
Connectivity Drivers:
Growth was supported by expanding airline services and reinforced demand on key international sectors—particularly routes to the Gulf region—mirroring broader travel trends in the airport’s catchment area.
Operational Momentum:
Passenger and movement data for 2024‑25 show that Kannur continues an upward trend in usage, with strong year‑on‑year increases indicative of ongoing market confidence and capacity utilization.
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