Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Jul 2: After a brief slump in air operations following the Pahalgam attack earlier this year, Srinagar International Airport has recorded a slow but steady revival in flight and passenger traffic in the month of June—2025.
According to figures, the airport handled 1,537 flight movements (arrivals and departures) and 2,05,110 passengers during the month, reflecting a return to operational stability.
As per data, the revival began gradually. On June 1, the airport recorded just 36 flights and 5,965 passengers, but by June 28, the flight operations rose to 60 and the number of passengers reached 10,331, the highest for the month.
The data says key traffic days of the month were: June 01 with 36 arrival and departure flights with 5,965 passengers travelled, followed by June 14 with 58 flights and 10,147, followed by June 21 with 58 flights with 10,210 passengers, followed by June 27 with 48 flights and 10,454, followed by June 28 with 60 flights and 10,331 passengers travelled, and followed by June 30 with 56 flights with 9,570 passengers.
An official at Srinagar Airport, while speaking to KNO said that they are witnessing a consistent improvement in air traffic after the dip following the Pahalgam terror attack.
“The numbers in June reflect a return of passenger confidence and coordinated efforts to ensure smooth flight operations. We expect this trend to continue in the coming weeks,” he said.
Notably, the increase in traffic was also supported by the return of Hajj pilgrims, summer tourism and airlines resuming regular services. With the Amarnath Yatra underway, airport officials anticipate continued high footfall in the coming weeks.
