Mr Binu Varghese CAO

CAO's Message

Welcome to Mangaluru International Airport!

The coastal city of Mangaluru is the western gateway to Karnataka. Regarded as Rome of the East & Jain Kashi of the South, Mangaluru also known as Kudla, Maikala, Kodiyal, Mangalapuram has emerged as a major centre for trade and commerce – not only for Karnataka but also for the neighboring states of Kerala and Goa.

Mangaluru attracts a good amount of tourist traffic from across India and overseas, who flock to the hill station in Kodagu, beautiful beaches in coastal Karnataka and the dense Kudremukh National Park and trekking trails that the verdant Western Ghats nearby, offer. The city is a major pilgrimage centre for all faiths and communities. Mangaluru is home to world renowned education and medical institutions and is known for its prowess as a major education, tourism, and healthcare hub.

The Adani group already has a significant presence in Karnataka and runs a large power station at Nandikoor in Udupi. The group by way of a Concession Agreement has been given yet another opportunity to serve the people of Karnataka by running the Mangaluru International Airport, Karnataka’s second largest. The passengers can expect high quality, comfort and safety from us.

Mangaluru is emerging as one of India’s largest cities in terms of trade. To serve the entrepreneurs of the state, Mangaluru Airport has commissioned its Integrated Cargo Terminal. Passengers have direct international connections to the Middle East with daily flights from the city. Direct connectivity to multiple domestic destinations too provides entrepreneurs with a supply chain to export perishable products directly to their customers. This helps not only to increase opportunities for trade and business community but also to offer new job opportunities to the local people.

Passengers can look forward to a seamless travel experience at the airport. The airport restaurants offer high quality food in safe and hygienic environment. For the convenience of our passengers, we have tied up with globally renowned retail stores – offering diverse options.

Technology will play a significant role going ahead to make the airport a truly international one. Technology will help our departing passengers to check in and leave their baggage at the airline counters in a much faster and hassle-free manner. The arriving passengers can look forward to faster baggage collection and exit from the airport.

We are also proud to have received the ACI Level 4 Accreditation for Customer Experience, placing us among a select group of global airports recognised for excellence in passenger engagement and service innovation.

The mantra of Adani Airports is to create the Magic of Travel. Mangaluru International Airport will strive round the clock to be the Safest, Secure, Customer Centric and Ecofriendly airport.

Our digital transformation continues with various tailor-made technological offerings for stakeholders, enhancing passenger convenience and operational transparency. The airport’s vibrant cultural initiatives, such as Mangaluru Mahotsava and One Nation Billion Celebrations, have enriched the travel experience with local flavour and festive spirit.

Looking ahead, we are actively engaging with stakeholders to elevate Mangaluru as a premier tourist destination and to secure Point of Call status, further unlocking our potential for international connectivity.

At Mangaluru International Airport, we remain committed to delivering seamless journeys, fostering community pride, and setting new benchmarks in aviation excellence. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey.