GURUGRAM- SpiceJet Airlines’ (SG) top 20 busiest routes reveal significant market dynamics, with notable variations in passenger volumes and market share across its network through September 2024.
The data from AvBench indicates both robust growth in certain sectors and challenges in others, particularly in key metro routes.
Photo: Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalTop Busiest Routes of SpiceJet
SpiceJet (SG) network dynamics reveal a fascinating picture of India’s aviation landscape through its top 20 busiest routes.
The Delhi (DEL)–Srinagar (SXR) route emerges as the carrier’s most trafficked corridor, handling an impressive 393,000 passengers and commanding a 21% market share.
Route Performance Analysis on Top 20 Busiest Routes Shows Mixed Results.
| 1 | Delhi-Srinagar | 1,871,429 | 21% | 393,000 | -0.4% |
| 2 | Mumbai-Delhi | 5,940,000 | 5% | 297,000 | -1.1% |
| 3 | Delhi-Leh | 761,290 | 31% | 236,000 | 3.0% |
| 4 | Delhi-Poona | 2,340,000 | 10% | 234,000 | -0.3% |
| 5 | Delhi-Bagdogra | 854,167 | 24% | 205,000 | -3.5% |
| 6 | Bengaluru-Delhi | 4,100,000 | 5% | 205,000 | -0.5% |
| 7 | Delhi-Dubai | 1,392,857 | 14% | 195,000 | 0.4% |
| 8 | Mumbai-Dubai | 1,625,000 | 12% | 195,000 | 1.8% |
| 9 | Kolkata-Delhi | 2,271,429 | 7% | 159,000 | -3.5% |
| 10 | Darbhanga-Delhi | 152,041 | 98% | 149,000 | -0.3% |
| 11 | Delhi-Patna | 1,150,000 | 12% | 138,000 | -0.7% |
| 12 | Mumbai-Srinagar | 366,667 | 36% | 132,000 | -4.7% |
| 13 | Delhi-Hyderabad | 2,560,000 | 5% | 128,000 | -0.3% |
| 14 | Kolkata-Port Blair | 470,370 | 27% | 127,000 | -6.0% |
| 15 | Ahmedabad-Dubai | 384,375 | 32% | 123,000 | 4.6% |
| 16 | Calicut-Kozhikode-Dubai | 756,250 | 16% | 121,000 | 1.7% |
| 17 | Bangkok-Delhi | 800,000 | 15% | 120,000 | -0.9% |
| 18 | Amritsar-Dubai | 406,897 | 29% | 118,000 | 2.0% |
| 19 | Kolkata-Bagdogra | 694,118 | 17% | 118,000 | -2.8% |
| 20 | Kochi-Dubai | 892,308 | 13% | 116,000 | 0.7% |
1. Delhi (DEL) – Srinagar (SXR)
- Passenger Volume: 393,000
- Market Share: 21%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 393,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.4%
The Delhi-Srinagar route stands as SpiceJet’s busiest corridor, serving as a crucial link between the capital and Kashmir valley.
Despite a slight decline in year-over-year growth, the route maintains strong market dominance, reflecting its strategic importance in connecting northern India with the Kashmir region.
2. Mumbai (BOM) – Delhi (DEL)
- Passenger Volume: 297,000
- Market Share: 5%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 297,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -1.1%
The Mumbai-Delhi trunk route, connecting India’s financial capital with its political center, shows signs of competitive pressure with a modest market share.
The negative growth rate indicates increasing competition on this premium route, though it remains crucial in SpiceJet’s network.
3. Delhi (DEL) – Leh (IXL)
- Passenger Volume: 236,000
- Market Share: 31%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 236,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 3.0%
The Delhi-Leh route demonstrates robust performance with positive growth, serving as a vital link to the high-altitude region of Ladakh.
The strong market share indicates SpiceJet’s dominant position in this specialized route, which requires specific aircraft capabilities.
4. Delhi (DEL) – Pune (PNQ)
- Passenger Volume: 234,000
- Market Share: 10%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 234,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.3%
Connecting the capital with Maharashtra’s cultural and IT hub, this route maintains steady performance despite a slight decline.
The moderate market share suggests a competitive landscape while maintaining significant passenger volumes.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh Tekriwal5. Delhi (DEL) – Bagdogra (IXB)
- Passenger Volume: 205,000
- Market Share: 24%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 205,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -3.5%
This route serves as a gateway to Northeast India and the Darjeeling region. Despite facing a notable decline in growth, SpiceJet maintains a strong market position, indicating its commitment to regional connectivity.
6. Bengaluru (BLR) – Delhi (DEL)
- Passenger Volume: 205,000
- Market Share: 5%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 205,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.5%
Connecting India’s Silicon Valley with the capital, this route faces intense competition reflected in its modest market share.
Despite the slight decline in growth, the route maintains significant passenger volumes, serving the crucial tech corridor.
7. Delhi (DEL) – Dubai (DXB)
- Passenger Volume: 195,000
- Market Share: 14%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 195,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 0.4%
The Delhi-Dubai route shows resilient performance with positive growth, serving as a key international connection.
The moderate market share reflects the competitive nature of this popular route connecting India’s capital with the Middle East’s business hub.
8. Mumbai (BOM) – Dubai (DXB)
- Passenger Volume: 195,000
- Market Share: 12%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 195,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 1.8%
This route demonstrates strong growth potential, linking India’s financial capital with the UAE’s business center.
The positive growth rate indicates increasing demand and successful route management despite competitive pressures.
9. Kolkata (CCU) – Delhi (DEL)
- Passenger Volume: 159,000
- Market Share: 7%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 159,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -3.5%
The Kolkata-Delhi route faces challenges with declining growth, though it remains a vital link between eastern India and the capital. The lower market share suggests intense competition on this major trunk route.
Photo: Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanes10. Darbhanga (DBR) – Delhi (DEL)
- Passenger Volume: 149,000
- Market Share: 98%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 149,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.3%
This route showcases SpiceJet’s regional dominance with a near-monopolistic market share. Despite a slight decline, it represents the successful implementation of a regional connectivity scheme, serving Bihar’s cultural heartland.
11. Delhi (DEL) – Patna (PAT)
- Passenger Volume: 138,000
- Market Share: 12%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 138,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.7%
Connecting Bihar’s capital with Delhi, this route maintains steady performance despite slight decline.
The moderate market share indicates a competitive landscape while serving crucial regional connectivity needs.
12. Mumbai (BOM) – Srinagar (SXR)
- Passenger Volume: 132,000
- Market Share: 36%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 132,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -4.7%
Despite significant market share, this route shows a notable decline in growth. It serves as an important link between India’s financial hub and Kashmir Valley, maintaining substantial passenger volumes.
13. Delhi (DEL) – Hyderabad (HYD)
- Passenger Volume: 128,000
- Market Share: 5%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 128,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.3%
Connecting the capital with Telangana’s tech hub, this route faces strong competition reflected in its market share. The minimal decline suggests route stability despite competitive pressures.
14. Kolkata (CCU) – Port Blair (IXZ)
- Passenger Volume: 127,000
- Market Share: 27%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 127,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -6.0%
This route to the Andaman Islands shows a significant decline but maintains a strong market presence. It serves as a crucial link to the island territory, despite challenging growth metrics.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh Tekriwal15. Ahmedabad (AMD) – Dubai (DXB)
- Passenger Volume: 123,000
- Market Share: 32%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 123,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 4.6%
Demonstrating the strongest growth among top routes, this connection shows robust performance linking Gujarat’s business hub with Dubai. The substantial market share indicates a strong competitive position.
16. Calicut (CCJ) – Kozhikode – Dubai (DXB)
- Passenger Volume: 121,000
- Market Share: 16%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 121,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 1.7%
This route serves Kerala’s Gulf connectivity needs with positive growth. The moderate market share reflects competitive dynamics in the Kerala-Gulf sector.
17. Bangkok (BKK) – Delhi (DEL)
- Passenger Volume: 120,000
- Market Share: 15%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 120,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -0.9%
The only Southeast Asian route in the top 20 shows a slight decline but maintains a steady market share. It serves as a crucial link between India and Thailand’s capital.
18. Amritsar (ATQ) – Dubai (DXB)
- Passenger Volume: 118,000
- Market Share: 29%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 118,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 2.0%
Showing positive growth, this route serves Punjab’s international connectivity needs. The strong market share indicates successful route development and management.
19. Kolkata (CCU) – Bagdogra (IXB)
- Passenger Volume: 118,000
- Market Share: 17%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 118,000
- YoY Growth Rate: -2.8%
This regional route serves Northeast India’s connectivity needs despite growth challenges. The moderate market share indicates competitive regional market dynamics.
20. Kochi (COK) – Dubai (DXB)
- Passenger Volume: 116,000
- Market Share: 13%
- SpiceJet Passengers: 116,000
- YoY Growth Rate: 0.7%
Another Kerala-Gulf route showing positive growth, maintaining steady performance. The market share reflects the competitive nature of Kerala’s international air traffic market.
Photo: Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalMarket Performance Analysis
SpiceJet (SG) network analysis reveals diverse performance across its top 20 busiest routes. The carrier shows varying market share patterns. Competition affects different sectors uniquely.
The Delhi (DEL)-Srinagar (SXR) route leads passenger volume with 393,000 travelers and 21% market share. Mumbai (BOM)-Delhi (DEL) follows with 297,000 passengers. The route faces tough competition with only a 5% market share.
Regional routes demonstrate SpiceJet’s strategic focus on underserved markets. Darbhanga (DBR)-Delhi (DEL) stands out with a 98% market share. This shows the successful implementation of regional connectivity schemes.
International routes to Dubai form a significant portion of top-performing sectors. Ahmedabad (AMD)-Dubai (DXB) leads growth at 4.6%. Mumbai (BOM)-Dubai (DXB) maintains steady performance with 1.8% growth. Delhi (DEL)-Dubai (DXB) shows stability with 0.4% growth.
Photo: Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalRoute Performance
Metro routes face significant competitive pressure across the network. Bengaluru (BLR)-Delhi (DEL) operates at 5% market share. Kolkata (CCU)-Delhi (DEL) shows negative growth of -3.5%. Mumbai (BOM)-Delhi (DEL) struggles with -1.1% growth.
Regional connectivity shows mixed results in different geographic areas. Delhi-Leh performs well with 3% growth. Kolkata-Bagdogra faces challenges with -2.8% growth. Delhi-Patna maintains steady operations.
The airline demonstrates strength in northern routes connecting Delhi. Multiple routes from Delhi show substantial passenger volumes. Market shares vary significantly across these routes.
Gulf routes form a crucial part of SpiceJet’s international operations. Six Dubai routes feature in the top 20. Most Gulf routes show positive or stable growth patterns.
Eastern connectivity shows varying performance metrics across routes. Kolkata-Port Blair faces the steepest decline at -6%. Darbhanga-Delhi maintains strong market dominance. Bagdogra connections show mixed results.
Broader Implications
The data indicates SpiceJet’s evolving role in Indian aviation. The airline balances regional and trunk routes effectively. International operations focus primarily on Gulf markets.
Market shares range from dominant positions to competitive situations. Some routes command over 90% market share. Others operate in highly competitive environments.
Growth patterns vary significantly across the network. Some routes show strong positive growth. Others face declining trends. Many maintain stable operations.
The analysis suggests need for strategic route management. Some sectors need capacity optimization. Others show potential for expansion. Several require competitive strategy review.
Photo: FlickerFuture Outlook
The data shows SpiceJet’s hybrid carrier model in action. The airline serves both regional and major markets. It maintains substantial international operations.
Future opportunities exist across different market segments. Regional routes offer expansion potential. International sectors show growth opportunities. Metro routes need strategic attention.
Seasonal variations affect route performance differently. Some routes show consistent patterns. Others demonstrate more volatile performance metrics.
The overall analysis indicates SpiceJet’s strategic position in Indian aviation. The airline serves diverse market segments. It maintains a balanced network approach.
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