Daily Flight Service Between Mangalore International Airport & Abu Dhabi Begins: 21% Increase in Passenger Traffic

Mangalore International Airport has reported a 21% increase in passenger traffic in the first quarter of this financial year. In all, 5,52,689 passengers travelled through its terminals from this April to June compared to the 4,57,859 passengers who travelled in the first quarter of 2023-24.

The airport handles flights to eight international destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait, and Muscat. Domestically, the airport provides connectivity to key cities such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. It is the second busiest airport in Karnataka. Dubai emerged as the most popular international destination, with Bengaluru and Mumbai leading the domestic travel preferences for passengers from this coastal city.

Air India Express has recently offered a daily flight service between Mangalore and Abu Dhabi beginning Monday. Flight, IX 819, took off from Mangalore on Monday, creating additional connectivity to the U.A.E. for people of the region.