IndiGo leads Indian domestic and international markets; Air India remains second

India's civil aviation industry carried 246.1 million passengers in FY2025-26, with IndiGo leading both domestic and international routes.

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Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta10 Nov 2026, 10:47 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1India's civil aviation industry carried 246.1 million domestic and international passengers in FY2025-26
2Passenger traffic grew by 2.7% over the previous year
3IndiGo leads both domestic and international markets

India's civil aviation industry carried 246.1 million domestic and international passengers during the financial year 2025-26, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) *Handbook on Civil Aviation Statistics 2025-26*. The growth rate was 2.7% compared to the previous year.

The provisional statistics show that IndiGo leads both domestic and international markets.

More details

Which international routes had the highest passenger numbers for IndiGo in 2025‑26?

IndiGo’s top international corridors by passenger numbers were the Delhi–Kathmandu, Mumbai–Istanbul, and Delhi–Istanbul routes.

Delhi–Kathmandu
Mumbai – Istanbul
Delhi – Istanbul

Source: Aviation A2Z

Sources

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta on 10 Nov 2026. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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