Sat May 10 14:53:42 UTC 2025: ## Visakhapatnam Airport Sees Significant Passenger and Flight Increase
**VISAKHAPATNAM, May 10, 2025** – Visakhapatnam Airport experienced a substantial surge in passenger traffic and flight operations in April 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA).
The number of flights increased by 7.32%, from 1,776 in April 2024 to 1,906 in April 2025. This growth is mirrored in passenger numbers, which saw an 11.58% increase, rising from 219,265 in April 2024 to 244,665 in April 2025.
International travel also showed significant growth. International passenger numbers jumped from 8,009 in April 2024 to 9,801 in April 2025, with a corresponding increase in international flights from 58 to 86.
O. Naresh Kumar, vice-president of APATA, attributed the increase to several factors (although the article doesn’t specify them). The positive trend indicates a robust recovery in air travel to and from Visakhapatnam.
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