Source: DGCA
1. United
Arab Emirates (UAE): 3,998,110 (33.95%)
India is one of the fastest growing
economy in the world leading to robust growth in aviation sector. About 11.78
million passengers traveled across 55 countries by airlines connecting 23 Indian
international airports. Total international destinations connected to India during July to
September 2015 stood at 75. Interesting to know the list of Top 10 Countries with highest International
Air Traffic with India.
Among the list of countries with
highest passenger air traffic with India, United Arab Emirates leads with 33.5%
share carrying 3.99 million during July to September 2015. Singapore with 6.55%
is at second followed by Saudi Arabia (6.22%). Middle East and South East Asia
are the most popular destinations for Indian air travelers.
Air traffic is an indication of
economic and social ties between any two nations. The way India is growing
economically in last two decades, no major country can afford to ignore Indian
market. As a result, in coming days increasing connectivity with India would be
priority for most of the developed nations.
Here is the detailed list of Top 10
Countries with highest International Air Traffic with India
10. Germany:
331,993 passengers (2.82%)
Germany is the most popular EU
destination among Indian overseas air travelers. Frankfurt airport is the
largest in terms of passenger traffic connecting India carrying 2.2% of total
traffic. International flights from 5 Indian cities are operating to connect
Frankfurt airport.
Malaysia is highly popular tourist
destination for Indians. Also considerable amount of immigrant population especially
from South India is staying in Malaysia. Currently, 11 Indian cities are
connected to Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Tiruchirappalli in the state of
Tamil Nadu carries highest air traffic between India and Malaysia with 116,132
passengers.
8. Sri
Lanka: 488,232 passengers (4.15%)
Neighboring Island nation of Sri
Lanka is connected to 11 Indian airports with Chennai topping with highest
traffic. Capital city of Colombo is the only international airport currently
operating flights between Sri Lanka and India. 
Thailand’s capital city Bangkok is connected
with 7 Indian international airports with Delhi carrying highest traffic.
Thailand has emerged as attractive low cost tourist destination among Indians.
Off late, many businesses conferences are organized by Indian companies in
Thailand.
6. Oman:
607,809 passengers (5.16%)
Muscat is connected with 13 Indian destinations
led by Mumbai with largest passenger traffic. Oman is one of the preferred
nation for Indian migrants due to attractive employment opportunities. As a
result, significant number of population frequently travel between two countries.
5. Qatar:
657,092 passengers (5.58%)
Doha is carrying air passenger
traffic between India and Oman connecting 13 destinations in India. Large
population from Kerala travels to Qatar while Mumbai is the busiest airports
with more than 1.07 lakh air passengers. 
Flights from London are connecting 7
Indian international airports, although Delhi and Mumbai with major share of
passenger traffic. Due to historical linkage between two countries, large
population of both sides visits each other. As a result, UK easily makes to the
list of Top 10 Countries with highest International Air Traffic with India.
Saudi Arabia is a base for large
population of Indian migrant workers. Currently four cities in Saudi Arabia are
connected with 9 Indian cities via air route. In terms of passenger traffic Jeddah
leads with 273,580 followed by Riyadh (257,168) and Dammam (197,065). Airport
at Medina carries smaller amount of passenger traffic focused at pilgrimage.
2.
Singapore: 771,809 passengers (6.55%)
Singapore is second on the list Top
10 Countries with highest International Air Traffic with India. Tourism,
employment and business links are key factors driving air passenger traffic
between both countries. Singapore is connected with 12 international airports
in India with Chennai carrying highest traffic. Large population from Tamil
Nadu has settled in Singapore with Tamil being one of the four official languages. 
UAE is one of the most important
nation for India due to large migrant population settled, import-export trade,
remittance flow and investments. Out of total international passenger traffic
of India, UAE accounts for 33.95% clearly indicating importance of relations
between both nations. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are major airports in UAE which are
connected to 14 cities in India. Dubai to Mumbai is the busiest international air
route in India followed by Dubai-Delhi and Dubai-Kochi.
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