Connecting the Northeast: Guwahati Airport launches new domestic and international routes to Malaysia, Singapore and more | Travel

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship of the globally diversified Adani Group, recorded remarkable passenger growth in 2024.

With a significant increase in domestic and international travel, the airport managed to handle an impressive 6.26 million passengers, including 3.09 million arriving domestic passengers and 3.17 million departing domestic passengers.

Additionally, LGBI Airport handled 47,578 international passenger arrivals and 38,528 international passenger departures. GIAL also achieved a notable milestone in December 2024 by handling 225 tonnes of perishable cargo.

On December 12, the airport reached a daily record, handling 21,444 passengers, including transit travelers. This milestone underlines the effectiveness of LGBI Airport’s ongoing infrastructure development and enables seamless and efficient handling of increased passenger traffic.

LGBI Airport has also expanded its international route network and introduced direct flights to Paro, Malaysia and Singapore. These routes have contributed to a significant increase in international passenger traffic and aircraft movements (ATMs).

There were 44,746 domestic ATMs and 970 international ATMs at the airport. This growth is a testament to LGBI Airport’s commitment to providing its passengers with improved connectivity and services.

In line with this commitment, the airport has also introduced three new domestic routes: Guwahati-Ahmedabad, Guwahati-Durgapur and Guwahati-Ziro. These new routes are expected to further improve connectivity and open new avenues for trade, tourism and cultural exchange.

Additionally, LGBI Airport recorded significant growth in cargo throughput, with a total of 10,089 tons of cargo handled this year. This significant increase in cargo volume underlines the airport’s growing role as an important cargo hub in the region.

In another significant achievement, LGBI Airport has achieved Level 2 of the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Customer Experience Accreditation. This recognition highlights the airport’s delivery of exceptional customer experiences and its commitment to continuous improvement.

As LGBI Airport continues to reach new heights, it remains committed to delivering exceptional travel experiences and cementing its position as a premier gateway to the North East region of India.