BENGALURU- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru, India is showing promising growth opportunities with several high-potential unserved international routes identified through recent market analysis.
According to data from BEONTRA, a Leidos company specializing in aviation analytics, the airport has substantial passenger demand for direct connections to major global destinations.
Unserved Routes from Bengaluru Airport
The analysis, covering July 2023 to June 2024, reveals that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) tops the list of unserved markets, with a remarkable bi-directional market size of 72,831 passengers. This demonstrates strong demand for direct connectivity between India’s technology hub and the United States’ largest commercial center.
Following closely, Middle Eastern connections show significant potential, with Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia ranking second with 51,610 passengers.
The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) emerges as the third most promising unserved market, with a potential of 49,287 passengers annually.
The study also highlights strong demand from other key global destinations. Seattle (44,372 PAX) and Dammam (43,194 PAX) round out the top five unserved markets.
Notable entries in the top ten include Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), suggesting robust demand for Canada-India connectivity, and Melbourne (MEL), indicating strong potential for Australian routes.
Particularly interesting is the emergence of regional connections, with Dhaka (DAC) and Imphal (IMF) appearing in the top ten, underlining the importance of both international and regional connectivity for Bengaluru’s growth as an aviation hub.
Here’s the table of Top 10 Unserved Market from Bengaluru, India:
| Rank | Destination | Airport IATA Code | Market Size (PAX) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | JFK | 72,831 | North America |
| 2 | Riyadh | RUH | 51,610 | Middle East |
| 3 | Dallas | DFW | 49,287 | North America |
| 4 | Seattle | SEA | 44,372 | North America |
| 5 | Dammam | DMM | 43,194 | Middle East |
| 6 | Toronto | YYZ | 42,871 | North America |
| 7 | Dhaka | DAC | 42,743 | South Asia |
| 8 | Melbourne | MEL | 41,044 | Oceania |
| 9 | Imphal | IMF | 40,329 | India (Domestic) |
| 10 | Chicago | ORD | 39,691 | North America |
IndiGo Leads, Air India Aims to Establish Hub
IndiGo Airlines (6E) maintains a commanding presence at Kempegowda International Airport. The carrier currently operates an extensive network of 102 weekly flights connecting 13 cities, offering 19,812 one-way seats to travelers, as reported by X (formerly known as Twitter) Indian Aviation analysis pages.
The airline’s robust schedule translates to approximately 15 daily flights, contributing to nearly 29 air traffic movements each day.
IndiGo’s strong market position is reflected in its significant 25% share of Bengaluru Airport’s total international seat capacity, establishing itself as a dominant player in the region’s international air travel market.
In contrast, Air India (AI) currently maintains a modest 6% share of international seats at the airport. However, this dynamic is poised for change as Air India has unveiled ambitious plans to strengthen its foothold in Bengaluru, with strategic initiatives to establish the city as its southern hub.
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