Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the aviation sector in Odisha, the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar has set a new record by handling the highest number of passengers annually in 2025.
An estimated number of 5.15 million passengers travelled through the airport during 2025, making it the highest annual movement of fliers recorded since the airport began operations, said Bhubaneswar Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan.
With the surge in passenger traffic, Bhubaneswar Airport has moved up to the 13th position in the country in terms of total passenger movement. This marks a significant improvement compared to previous years.
Delhi airport continues to lead with passenger traffic of around 70 million, maintaining its top position among Indian airports at the national level.
Officials said Bhubaneswar Airport at present operates flights to a total of 28 destinations. The expanding network has made air travel more accessible for passengers from Odisha.
