Figures from Hong Kong-based ACI Asia Pacific show India continued to generate the highest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region, backed by robust domestic passenger travels.
Passenger traffic across Asia-Pacific grew by +11.5% in January.
Figures from Hong Kong-based ACI Asia Pacific show India continued to generate the highest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific region, backed by robust domestic passenger travels.
New Delhi, the busiest airport in India, served 21% more passengers in January 2017 compared to the same period last year. Many airports delivered substantial gains in the month: Calcutta (+34.4%), Bangalore (+26.9%), and Goa (+26.6%).
The Chinese New Year holiday that fell in January this year boosted growth in both international and domestic passenger traffic at many airports in the region.
Kunming recorded the highest growth in China at +20.6%, followed by Hangzhou +18.7%, and Xiamen +17.1%.
Elsewhere in the region, Kuala Lumpur registered an increase of +15.7% and Seoul Incheon gained +12.1%.