GMR Airports Reports December Passenger Traffic Decrease Of 1.9% Year-Over-Year
GMR Airports Limited released December 2025 traffic data showing mixed performance across its portfolio. While monthly passenger traffic declined 1.90% to 10.68 million, quarterly performance remained positive with 2.60% growth. Delhi Airport achieved record daily traffic and quarterly performance, Mopa continued strong growth at 23.80%, and Hyderabad showed resilience despite monthly decline.
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GMR Airports Limited has released its monthly traffic data for December 2025, revealing mixed performance across its airport portfolio under SEBI LODR regulations. The company's traffic statistics demonstrate both challenges and achievements during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Overall Portfolio Performance
The airport operator handled 10.68 million passengers across its portfolio (excluding Cebu) in December 2025, representing a 1.90% decline compared to the same period last year. However, the quarterly and year-to-date figures present a more positive outlook for the company's operational performance.
| Period: | Passengers (Million) | YoY Change | Aircraft Movements | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025: | 10.68 | -1.90% | 65,753 | +2.20% |
| Q3 FY26: | 31.89 | +2.60% | 197,341 | +4.60% |
| YTD FY26: | 89.83 | +0.90% | 564,560 | +2.50% |
Delhi Airport Leads Portfolio
Delhi Airport emerged as the standout performer in terms of absolute numbers, handling 7.03 million passengers in December 2025, despite a marginal 0.50% decline year-on-year. The airport achieved several operational milestones during the reporting period.
| Metric: | December 2025 | Q3 FY26 | YTD FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Passengers: | 7.03 million | 20.85 million | 57.51 million |
| YoY Growth: | -0.50% | +2.70% | -1.90% |
| Aircraft Movements: | 39,566 | 120,375 | 338,650 |
Delhi Airport recorded its highest-ever single day passenger traffic of approximately 253,000 on December 22, 2025, along with the highest-ever single day aircraft movements of 1,414 on the same date. The airport achieved record quarterly performance with 20.85 million passengers in Q3 FY26.
Hyderabad Airport Shows Resilience
Hyderabad Airport processed 2.50 million passengers in December 2025, marking an 8.60% decline compared to December 2024. Despite the monthly decline, the airport demonstrated strong year-to-date performance with 7.30% growth, handling 23.23 million passengers in YTD FY26.
| Category: | December 2025 | Q3 FY26 | YTD FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Traffic: | 2.00 million | 6.40 million | 19.00 million |
| International Traffic: | 0.50 million | 1.50 million | 4.20 million |
| Total Growth (YoY): | -8.60% | +0.30% | +7.30% |
The airport achieved highest-ever international passenger traffic in December 2025 and Q3 FY26, with international traffic growing 12.70% and 12.20% respectively during these periods.
Mopa Airport Maintains Strong Growth
Mopa (Goa) Airport continued its impressive growth trajectory, handling 525,232 passengers in December 2025, representing a robust 23.80% increase year-on-year. The airport achieved highest-ever monthly passenger traffic, surpassing its previous record.
| Period: | Passengers | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025: | 525,232 | +23.80% |
| Q3 FY26: | 1.46 million | +21.60% |
| YTD FY26: | 3.82 million | +12.90% |
| Record Single Day: | 21,260 (Dec 27) | - |
International Operations Performance
The company's international airport operations showed mixed results. Medan (Indonesia) handled 620,237 passengers in December 2025, down 6.40% year-on-year, while Cebu (Philippines) processed 1.28 million passengers with 13.50% growth. The company noted that Cebu divestment has been completed, but GMR will continue operating as the technical services provider until December 2026.
Operational Challenges and Recovery
GMR Airports attributed some traffic moderation to temporary operational disruptions, including airspace changes due to geopolitical events and runway upgradation projects at Delhi Airport. The enhanced runway reopened on September 16, 2025, and upgraded Terminal 2 became operational on October 26, 2025, contributing to improved performance trends in subsequent months.
Historical Stock Returns for GMR Airports
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.20% | -4.41% | -4.26% | +8.99% | +38.37% | +269.32% |
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