Its just been six months since the launch of commercial flights, Ayodhya airport is handling a passenger volume of 3,500 to 4,000, with 12 to 14 flights taking off and landing every day.

The operations are expected to grow in winter as religious tourism is expected to increase with the improvement in weather, said aviation experts.

The airport handled over 42,000 passengers in the first 30 days after the launch of flights on January 6 and over 100 chartered planes in a day during the day of temple consecration.

Inaugurated on December 30, the Airport saw regular services commencing a week later with IndiGo’s Delhi-Ayodhya flight. Currently, the airport facilitates 12-14 departures daily, connecting Ayodhya to major cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai. Air traffic has remained stable despite the withdrawal of seven flights by SpiceJet, which now operates only one flight from Ahmedabad, as reported by HindustanTimes.

Phase-I of Ayodhya airport has been developed at a cost of ₹1,450 crore. The airport features eight parking bays capable of handling Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft. The 6,500-square metre terminal can accommodate up to one million passengers annually.

Ayodhya mayor Girishpati Tripathi said, “This continued passenger traffic highlights Ayodhya’s growing importance as a travel hub, particularly for religious tourism. With improved connectivity and robust infrastructure, the airport is set to play a crucial role in the region’s development and accessibility.”