Mangalore International Airport has Plans to Introduce More International Flights: Click to Know

The Mangalore International Airport is coordinating with Indian Aircraft companies introduce new international flights to Jeddah and Sharjah, with additional frequency planned for Doha, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait.

Mangalore International Airport witnessed highest passengers in July this year. The MIA handled the highest number of passengers—domestic and international—for the current fiscal in July. The airport handled a total of 16,26,67 passengers in July, and this included 10,74,55 domestic and 55,212 international passengers.

The airport has also registered an uptick in handling of domestic cargo, ever since the integrated cargo terminal (ICT) became operational on May 1, 2023. The airport handled 246 tonnes of assorted cargo in May, and this increased to 332 tonnes in June and 376 tonnes in July. Most of the cargo handled at ICT is outbound, with 229 tonnes handled in May, 306 tonnes in June and 354 tonnes in July. The inbound cargo largely comprises e-commerce items, stationery, and post office mail.