Pune Airport Wraps Up 2025 With New Terminal, Rising Passenger Traffic And Improved Service Standards

Pune, January 1, 2026: The year 2025 proved to be a landmark phase for Pune International Airport, with major upgrades in infrastructure, operations and passenger services reshaping its overall profile. Airport officials described the past year as a turning point, marked by the full transition to the new Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) and steady growth in traffic and service quality.

According to airport authorities, the most significant development was the complete shift from the Old Terminal Building to the newly commissioned NITB. While the old terminal had a built-up area of 22,300 square metres and could handle around 2,340 passengers during peak hours, the new terminal spans 52,000 square metres with a peak-hour capacity of 3,000 passengers. Wider concourses, improved passenger flow, additional seating and a clearly segregated arrivals and departures system have helped reduce congestion.

The new terminal has also strengthened the airport’s sustainability credentials, earning a GRIHA four-star rating. Facilities such as rainwater harvesting, a sewage treatment plant, energy-efficient lighting, heat-resistant roofing and upgraded HVAC systems have been introduced. To ensure uninterrupted operations, a robust power system with dual electricity connections and advanced monitoring has also been put in place.

Passenger handling facilities expanded alongside the new infrastructure. The airport now has 34 check-in counters, 10 aerobridges, multiple elevators and escalators, and an inline baggage handling system linked to security screening. Digital services were enhanced with the full rollout of DigiYatra e-gates and more than 100 flight information display screens across the terminal.

Operational data highlights the scale of growth. Aircraft movements increased to 70,992 in 2025 from 67,484 the previous year. Passenger traffic crossed 10.86 million, registering a rise of over six per cent. Cargo operations saw even sharper growth, with volumes touching nearly 49,700 metric tonnes, driven largely by domestic shipments of automobile components, pharmaceuticals, perishable goods and e-commerce consignments.

Service quality improvements were reflected in passenger feedback as well. Airport Service Quality scores improved consistently through the year, helping Pune Airport climb in global rankings and emerge as the highest-rated airport operated by the Airports Authority of India.

The commercial landscape within the terminal also expanded significantly. The number of outlets rose from 28 to 83, including a wide range of food, beverage and retail options catering to different budgets. Additional lounges and passenger amenities helped improve comfort levels, while employment at commercial facilities increased substantially, resulting in quicker service and reduced waiting times.

Beyond operations, the airport continued community-focused initiatives such as passenger assistance programmes, cultural activities, blood donation camps and environmental drives, all conducted without disrupting daily services.

As 2025 comes to a close, officials say Pune International Airport has evolved into a more efficient, sustainable and passenger-friendly facility, positioning itself for continued growth and higher capacity in the years ahead.

Aircraft
Month	2025			2024
	Int	Dom	Total	Int	Dom	Total
Jan	227	5820	6047	136	5166	5302
Feb	203	5153	5356	107	5059	5166
Mar	220	5844	6064	110	5543	5653
Apr	210	5791	6001	112	5382	5494
May	247	5856	6103	121	5606	5727
Jun	211	5787	5998	117	5388	5505
Jul	213	5850	6063	123	5576	5699
Aug	212	5870	6082	99	5653	5752
Sep	202	5702	5904	109	5473	5582
Oct	222	5867	6089	105	5698	5803
Nov	233	5787	6020	146	5641	5787
Dec	201*	5064*	5265*	207	5807	6014
Total	2601	68391	70992	1492	65992	67484

·         *= Provisional Data

Passenger
Month	2025			2024
	Int	Dom	Total	Int	Dom	Total
Jan	33278	913525	946803	15578	788589	804167
Feb	28508	811962	840470	13590	775905	789495
Mar	30122	825176	855298	15472	812255	827727
Apr	30127	893920	924047	16142	818291	834433
May	34388	904164	938552	18515	876078	894593
Jun	25484	884774	910258	16280	818659	834939
Jul	23948	842415	866363	15424	834229	849653
Aug	24303	876914	901217	13453	837786	851239
Sep	22308	827906	850214	12877	823296	836173
Oct	28258	888925	917183	14238	844991	859229
Nov	30633	958602	989235	20554	880039	900593
Dec	27413*	897586*	924999*	33337	920934	954271
Total	338770	10525869	10864639	205460	10031052	10236512

·         *= Provisional Data

Cargo
Month	2025			2024
	Int	Dom	Total	Int	Dom	Total
Jan	16.30	3556.30	3572.60	0.00	2937.00	2937.00
Feb	2.70	3497.60	3500.30	5.00	3100.00	3105.00
Mar	2.70	4101.30	4104.00	3.00