Uttar Pradesh's Air Travel Boom: A New Era for Connectivity and Growth

Passenger traffic at airports in Uttar Pradesh has soared by 14.6% year-on-year, reaching 60 lakh travelers between April and August 2025, according to an official announcement on Tuesday.

Notably, Uttar Pradesh's contribution to India's total air travel expanded to 3.52%, increasing by 34 basis points from 2024. The state government credits this upsurge to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's strategic 'Connected UP, Prosperous UP' mission, which aims to enhance modern transport infrastructure across all districts to boost tourism, trade, and employment.

The forthcoming Noida International Airport is expected to further drive this momentum, increasing connectivity within Uttar Pradesh and benefiting neighboring regions. Furthermore, the state observed a compound annual growth rate of 10.1% in its aviation sector since 2016-17, with significant recoveries post-pandemic and substantial cargo growth, cementing its status as a burgeoning air logistics hub.