Air passenger traffic between India, Singapore at their historic highs; crosses 5 mn mark in 2024

ANI April 13, 2025 185 views

Singapore Changi Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 5 million passengers between India and Singapore in 2024, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. The airport now serves 16 Indian cities with approximately 280 weekly flights, solidifying its position as a key connectivity hub in Southeast Asia. This achievement comes alongside being named the World's Best Airport for 2025, a record 13th time in Skytrax awards history. Changi Airport Group remains optimistic about continued growth and plans to expand connections to more Indian cities in the near future.

"It is indeed gratifying to receive this recognition" - Yam Kum Weng, Changi Airport Group CEO
New Delhi, April 13: Air travel between Singapore and India has touched a historic high, crossing the 5 million mark for the first time in terms of passengers in 2024, data put out by Singapore Changi Airport showed.

Key Points

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Passenger traffic up 12% compared to 2023

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Changi connects 16 Indian cities with 280 weekly services

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Airport named World's Best for 2025

Air passenger traffic was registered at 5.5 million in 2024, up 12 per cent compared to 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 traffic by 15 per cent, data showed.

India is currently Changi's top sixth market.

At present, Changi Airport is linked to 16 Indian cities, including major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with six airlines (Air India, Air India Express, DrukAir, IndiGo, Scoot and Singapore Airlines) providing approximately 280 weekly services between the two countries, Changi Airport said in a statement this week.

Changi Airport remains one of the most connected hubs in Southeast Asia to India.

To build on this momentum, Changi Airport aims to further expand its connectivity to other cities in India, including Jaipur, Lucknow, Surat, and Chandigarh, in the near- to mid-term, the airport said in the statement.

Changi Airport Group said in the statement that it continues to be optimistic about continued growth in the coming year.

As of March 2025, Changi Airport served 100 airlines operating 7,400 weekly scheduled flights to over 160 cities across 49 countries and territories.

With recent new routes such as Phu Quoc in Vietnam, Dali in China, and upcoming new connection to Vienna in Austria, passengers now have even more exciting options for their travels.

The airport will also continue to invest in infrastructure, systems and processes to enhance capacity and support long-term growth in the Asia-Pacific region, the statement added.

Singapore Changi Airport, which welcomed approximately 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, has been named the World's Best Airport 2025 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards, held during the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Madrid.

Yam Kum Weng, Chief Executive Officer of Changi Airport Group, said: "It is indeed gratifying to receive this recognition, and this certainly encourages us to continue to strive to provide the best travel experience...As air travel continues to grow, we look forward to welcoming passengers to experience the magic at Changi Airport."

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: "It is a great achievement for Singapore Changi Airport to receive the highest award as the World's Best Airport 2025, this being a record-breaking 13th time in the awards history that they have scooped this award."

Reader Comments

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Priya S.
This is amazing news! I flew Singapore Airlines last month and the experience was top-notch. No wonder Changi keeps winning awards ✈️ The new routes sound exciting too - can't wait to try the Vienna connection!
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Rahul K.
While the growth is impressive, I hope they focus on making tickets more affordable. The prices have gone up significantly compared to pre-pandemic times. More competition would help bring costs down.
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Sanjay M.
Changi Airport is truly world class! The butterfly garden and rooftop pool make layovers enjoyable. Great to see India-Singapore connections growing - business travelers like me really appreciate the frequency of flights.
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Ananya P.
So happy to hear about the expansion to more Indian cities! Jaipur and Lucknow would be perfect additions. The 5 million passenger mark shows how strong the cultural and economic ties are between our countries 🇮🇳🇸🇬
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Vikram J.
The numbers don't surprise me - Singapore has become the go-to destination for Indian tourists, students, and professionals. Excellent infrastructure, safety, and food options make it ideal for all types of travelers.
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Neha R.
I hope they improve the immigration process though - last time I flew, the queues were very long despite the airport's efficiency. More counters during peak hours would help maintain Changi's stellar reputation.

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