GMR Airports Report Strong Traffic Resiliency with Record Passenger Handling in FY26
GMR Airports Limited released its operational data for April 2026, detailing traffic performance across its key airports and highlighting year-end achievements for the fiscal year 2026. The company reported that Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mopa airports all set operational records during FY26, despite ongoing geopolitical instability that impacted global travel patterns.According to the data, GMR Airports served approximately 10 million passengers in April 2026 across all portfolio airports, marking a 5.0% Year over Year (YoY) decline. While the total traffic for the fiscal year ended in 2026 reached 121.6 million passengers, this represented a modest 0.9% increase overall.
Quarterly and Annual Traffic Overview
The following table summarizes the passenger traffic data for major airports:| Airports | April 2026 Passenger Traffic | YoY Change (Apr '26) | FY2026 Passenger Traffic | YoY Change (FY '26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 6,652,190 | -0.3% | 78,701,971 | -0.7% |
| Hyderabad | 2,250,121 | -15.1% | 30,486,531 | 3.4% |
| Mopa (Goa) | 392,652 | 5.3% | 5,368,290 | 15.2% |
| Medan (Indonesia) | 536,200 | -17.4% | 7,073,033 | -1.4% |
| Cebu (Philippines) 1 | 1,040,712 | 8.2% | 12,120,348 | 3.9% |
| Total (Excl. Cebu) | 9,831,163 | -5.0% | 121,629,825 | 0.9% |
Note: The decline in traffic for FY26 was attributed to temporary disruptions in flight operations due to geopolitical events and facility upgradations at certain locations.
Key Airport Performance Highlights
Delhi Airport (DEL)Delhi Airport reported a Total Pax of 6.7 million in April 2026, leading to an overall Total Pax of 78.7 million for FY2026 (a 0.7% decline). The airport recorded its highest-ever Aircraft Turnaround Movements (ATMs) in FY26 at 4.6 lakh (a 1.0% YoY increase).
The airport also achieved a significant milestone in cargo handling, recording its highest-ever cargo volumes of 1.15 million Metric Tonnes (MMT) in FY26, marking the third time it crossed the 1 MMT mark. In terms of global rankings, the airport improved its Global Ranking to 28th in 2026 (up from 32nd in 2025 and 36th in 2024) according to the latest Skytrax ranking, and was ranked as the 10th Busiest Global Airport by Seats.
Hyderabad Airport (HYD)
Hyderabad Airport demonstrated strong resilience, reporting a Total Pax of 2.3 million in April 2026. The total passenger count for FY2026 hit 30.5 million, marking a record-high figure and a 3.4% increase YoY.
In FY26, the airport reported record-high volumes for both Domestic and International Pax. The facility also set records for ATMs, achieving 2.1 lakh ATMs (a 3.1% YoY increase). Operationally, the airport handled its highest-ever cargo volumes of approximately 1.87 lakh Metric Tonnes in FY26, up 8.0% YoY. On the global stage, Hyderabad Airport improved its World's Top 100 Airports 2026 ranking to 43rd (from 56th in 2025 and 61st in 2024) based on the Skytrax ranking.
Mopa (Goa) Airport (GOX)
Mopa Airport reported a total passenger count of 0.39 million in April 2026, achieving a Total Pax of 5.4 million for FY2026, representing a 15.2% increase. The airport also set records for ATMs in FY26, with 37,510 ATMs recorded (a 17.5% YoY increase). In terms of global ranking, the airport improved its World's Top 100 Airports 2026 rank to 64th (up from 80th in 2025 and 92nd in 2024) per the Skytrax ranking.
Bhogapuram Greenfield Development
In other developments, GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited is progressing with the Bhogapuram Airport, a Greenfield project with a design capacity of 6 MPPA in phase 1. As of April 30, 2026, the overall progress was achieved at 99.2%. The airport also successfully conducted a Validation Flight.GMRAIRPORT Stock Price Movement
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