Hyderabad eyes nonstop Aussie leap: 40-fold passenger surge spurs airline interest in direct flights

Passenger traffic between Hyderabad and Australia has surged dramatically, increasing from 3,500 in 2021 to 1.5 lakh in 2024, fueled by stricter US travel norms and growing business, academic, and tourism ties. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (GHIAL) is actively pursuing direct connectivity to Australia to meet this rising demand.