New Delhi DGCA Data Shows Domestic Air Traffic Falls 6.49% To 1.18 Crore In September, IndiGo Leads With 65.4% Share

In September 2025, India's domestic aviation sector experienced a decline in passenger numbers, with the total falling 6.49 percent to 1.18 crore passengers, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). IndiGo maintained its dominant position in the domestic skies, transporting 77.30 lakh passengers, accounting for a substantial 65.4 percent market share.

The airline outpaced all competitors, controlling nearly two-thirds of the country's domestic air traffic. Air India Group followed closely, carrying 31.65 lakh passengers, and securing a market share of 26.8 percent. IndiGo and the Air India Group combined to account for over 92 percent of total domestic passenger traffic in September.

Akasa Air maintained the third spot, transporting 6.64 lakh passengers, with a market share of 5.6 percent. SpiceJet's market share decreased to 0.6 percent, carrying around 73,000 passengers during the month. September's decline was part of a broader trend, following a similar drop in August when domestic passenger traffic fell 6.34 percent month-on-month to 1.21 crore passengers.

IndiGo carried 78.87 lakh passengers, holding a 65 percent market share, while the Air India Group flew 32.32 lakh passengers, with a 26.7 percent market share.