India is rising high with some of the largest and busiest airports, handling millions of flyers every year. With air travel booming, airports are expanding to offer world class facilities. By 2025, India will have some of the biggest airports in Asia, providing top-notch services and smooth travel experiences.
As of March 2025, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, located in Hyderabad, stands as the largest airport of India by area, with an area of 5,500 acres. Here is the updated list of the top 10 biggest airports in India by area by March 2025.
Top 3 Biggest Airports in India
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport – Hyderabad (Largest in India)
- Location: Shamshabad, Hyderabad (24 km from city)
- Area: 5,500 acres (Biggest in India)
- Opened: 23 March 2008
- Operator: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL)
- Key Features:
- First Indian airport with domestic e-boarding (2015) & international e-boarding (2020)
- 4th busiest airport in India – 25+ million passengers/year
- Handles 150,000+ tonnes of cargo/year
- Hub for IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and more.
Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI) – Delhi (2nd Largest & Busiest)
As per Airports Authority of India(AAI) data, IGI is the Busiest Airport in India.
- Location: Delhi
- Area: 5,100 acres
- Opened: 1962
- Operator: Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL)
- Key Features:
- Longest runway in India (4,430m)World’s 2nd busiest by seating capacity
- Served 65+ million passengers (2021)
- Top-class shopping, dining & lounges
- IGI is a key hub, hosting 59 airlines with connections to 97 destinations.
Kempegowda International Airport – Bengaluru (3rd Largest)
- Location: Bengaluru (40 km from city)
- Area: 4,000 acres
- Opened: 2008
- Operator: BIAL
- Key Features:
- Named after city founder Kempe Gowda.
- 31+ million passengers/year.
- 1,000+ daily flights
- Great duty-free shopping & dining options
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Top 10 Largest Airports in India by Area (2025)
| Rank | Airport Name | Location | Area (Acres) |
| 1 | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | Hyderabad | 5,500 |
| 2 | Indira Gandhi International Airport | Delhi | 5,100 |
| 3 | Kempegowda International Airport | Bengaluru | 4,000 |
| 4 | Manohar International Airport | Goa | 2,132 |
| 5 | Dabolim Airport | Goa (Panaji) | 1,700 |
| 6 | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport | Kolkata | 1,640 |
| 7 | Birsa Munda Airport | Ranchi | 1,568 |
| 8 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport | Mumbai | 1,500 |
| 9 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Airport | Nagpur | 1,355 |
| 10 | Cochin International Airport | Kochi | 1,124 |
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Top 10 Busiest Airports in India
| Rank | Airport Name | Location | Annual Passenger Traffic (2023-24) |
| 1 | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) | New Delhi | 73,673,708 |
| 2 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 52,820,754 |
| 3 | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 37,528,533 |
| 4 | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 25,042,282 |
| 5 | Chennai International Airport (MAA) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 21,207,262 |
| 6 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 19,784,417 |
| 7 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 11,696,227 |
| 8 | Cochin International Airport (COK) | Kochi, Kerala | 10,365,655 |
| 9 | Pune Airport (PNQ) | Pune, Maharashtra | 9,525,484 |
| 10 | Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Dabolim, Goa | 6,872,411 |
Upcoming Mega Airport: Jewar International Airport (Noida)
- Expected Opening: April 2025 (Phase 1)
- Future Capacity: 70 million passengers/year
- Features:
- 90,000 sq. m terminal
- 4,150 m runway
- Integrated metro & rail connectivity
- Will become India’s largest & Asia’s biggest airport after full expansion.
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— jewar Airport (@jewar_airport) March 18, 2025
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Conclusion
India’s aviation sector is growing rapidly, with Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Airport currently being the largest by area. However, Jewar Airport (Noida) in in Uttar Pradesh , is set to take the crown soon.
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FAQS
Which is the busiest airport in India 2025?
As per Airports Authority of India(AAI) Data, Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI) – Delhi is the busiest airport in India, in terms of overall passenger traffic movement, both domestic and international. Mumbai stands as second and Bengaluru is the third busiest airport.
How many airports are there in India?
As per AAI reports, India currently has a total of 137 airports under its management, including 34 international airports, 10 customs airports, 81 domestic airports, and 23 civil enclaves at defense airfields.
- Total Airports Managed by AAI: 137
- International Airports: 34
- Customs Airports: 10
- Domestic Airports: 81
- Civil Enclaves at Defense Airfields: 23
Which is the oldest airport in India?
Juhu Aerodrome, located in Mumbai, which is established in 1928 holds the title of the oldest airport in India.