India’s domestic air travel continued its upward trajectory in January 2025, with passenger traffic rising by 11.28% year-on-year to 14.6 million, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The surge in air travel demand highlights the sector’s steady recovery and growing consumer confidence in domestic flights.
IndiGo maintained its dominance in the market, increasing its share to 65.2%, further solidifying its position as India’s leading airline. Meanwhile, the Air India Group, which includes Air India, AirAsia India, and Vistara, saw its combined market share drop to 25.7% during the same period.
Low-cost carrier Akasa Air continued its steady expansion, increasing its market share to 4.7%, while SpiceJet also registered a slight improvement, reaching a 3.2% share.
According to the DGCA, domestic airlines carried 146.11 lakh passengers in January 2025, compared to 131.30 lakh in January 2024, reflecting both annual and monthly growth of 11.28%. The rise in passenger numbers is attributed to strong demand, increased flight frequencies, and seasonal travel trends.
With air travel demand expected to remain strong in the coming months, airlines are likely to expand capacity and enhance services to cater to growing passenger needs.