Representational image NEW DELHI: Chennai saw the highest percentage – 92.2% – domestic flights of IndiGo, Air India Group, Akasa, Alliance Air and SpiceJet operating on time this May, among the top 10 busiest busy Indian airpots followed by Kolkata (84.7%), Hyderabad (84.4%), Bengaluru (82.3%) and Kochi (81.5%%). The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Tuesday released domestic air travel data for May which showed Ahmedabad and Lucknow (both at 76.7%), Guwahati (75.3%), Delhi (72.6%) and Mumbai (70.5%) at spots six to 10. This means that two of the India’s airports were at the bottom of the on time performance charts (OTP) for domestic flights.Among airlines, IndiGo (82.8%), Akasa (78.3%) and Air India Group (74.5%) topped the OTP charts for domestic flights at the 10 major airports (listed above). SpiceJet was at the bottom of this list with 26.5%, or slightly more than a quarter of its flights, operating on time.Domestic air travel picked up strongly this summer break month of May which saw over 1.5 crore people fly within the country, almost 10% more than 1.4 crore same month last year. This April had seen less than 1.4 crore domestic flyers, and the summer break month jump was significant.With outbound travel still under the cloud of airspace closures, high airfares and weak rupee, domestic air travel was string that benefitted Indian hospitality companies too. Overall, growth has been tepid. Jan-May 2026 has seen 7.3 crore domestic flyers, about 2% more than same period last year’s 7.1 crore. IndiGo domestic market in May was 64.9%, followed by Air India Group at 25.6%, Akasa at 5.8% and other smaller players accounting for the remaining 3.7%.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWATCH: PM Modi Invokes ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’; Indonesia President Admits He Has Indian DNAIndia Set To Supply Two BrahMos Missile Batteries Worth $200 Million To Indonesia: ReportThree Dead, Several Missing After Massive Landslide Near Kerala Tunnel Project SiteWhy Does Mumbai Flood Every Monsoon? The Real Reasons Explained’New Species Of Girgit’: Yogi Adityanath Slams SP, Congress Over Ram Temple Donation Theft CaseWho Was Jaswant Singh Khalra? The Story Behind Diljit Dosanjh’s SatlujThree Key Aides Of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Relieved In Sudden Administrative MovePM Modi Announces IIM Bangalore’s First Overseas Campus In Indonesia’s Malang RegionSupreme Court Rejects DMK Plea Against Vijay Remarks In Karur Stampede InvestigationPM Modi’s Indonesia Visit : BrahMos, Astra Missiles, Critical Minerals And Big Outcomes123Photostories5 powerful spiritual practices that can strengthen your soul from withinSobhita Dhulipala brings heritage weaves back into the traditional spotlight with this gorgeous Gadwal sareeDid you know your vitamin D3 could be coming from sheep’s wool? Doctor explains how it happens and why it matters5 rain-soaked destinations in India that are magical during the monsoon, and how to explore them safelyFrom SUVs to Hatchbacks: What your rental car choice says about your travel personalityHow to visit 3 countries in one trip: These unique places let travellers cross international borders on footFrom nostalgia to kitchen essentials: Foods NRIs often pack before leaving IndiaEver wondered why popcorn explodes? The science behind your favourite movie snackInside India’s oldest libraries that survived the Mughal era and the British rulePriyanka Chopra’s bold Dior look at Paris Haute Couture Week is an iconic blend of colour, couture, and confidence123Hot PicksArgentina vs EgyptLionel Messi vs Mahamed SalahWayanad LandslideNovak DjokovicNavodaya RegistrationWhere to Watch FIFA World CupMohamed Salah and Magi Sadeq Net WorthQuote of the Day by Saddam HusseinMumbai-Pune expresswayTop TrendingIran-US WarMumbai FloodsBengal Rape CaseFIFA World Cup 2026CBSE Class 10 ResultRam temple donationMumbai rainStock Market TodayMumbai Rain DeathKCET mock seat allotment
NEW DELHI: Chennai saw the highest percentage – 92.2% – domestic flights of IndiGo, Air India Group, Akasa, Alliance Air and SpiceJet operating on time this May, among the top 10 busiest busy Indian airpots followed by Kolkata (84.7%), Hyderabad (84.4%), Bengaluru (82.3%) and Kochi (81.5%%). The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Tuesday released domestic air travel data for May which showed Ahmedabad and Lucknow (both at 76.7%), Guwahati (75.3%), Delhi (72.6%) and Mumbai (70.5%) at spots six to 10. This means that two of the India’s airports were at the bottom of the on time performance charts (OTP) for domestic flights.Among airlines, IndiGo (82.8%), Akasa (78.3%) and Air India Group (74.5%) topped the OTP charts for domestic flights at the 10 major airports (listed above). SpiceJet was at the bottom of this list with 26.5%, or slightly more than a quarter of its flights, operating on time.Domestic air travel picked up strongly this summer break month of May which saw over 1.5 crore people fly within the country, almost 10% more than 1.4 crore same month last year. This April had seen less than 1.4 crore domestic flyers, and the summer break month jump was significant.With outbound travel still under the cloud of airspace closures, high airfares and weak rupee, domestic air travel was string that benefitted Indian hospitality companies too. Overall, growth has been tepid. Jan-May 2026 has seen 7.3 crore domestic flyers, about 2% more than same period last year’s 7.1 crore. IndiGo domestic market in May was 64.9%, followed by Air India Group at 25.6%, Akasa at 5.8% and other smaller players accounting for the remaining 3.7%.
