The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) handled a shipment of 5.15 lakh kg of roses, including domestic and international, in the run up to Valentine’s Day this year.
A press release from the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) stated that domestic shipments spiked to 3.15 lakh kg compared to 1.03 lakh kg in 2021. Around 2 lakh kg of roses were exported to international destinations as against last year’s 1.7 kg.
The top domestic destinations where roses are transported to are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati and Chandigarh. The top international destinations are Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London, Amsterdam, Kuwait, Auckland.
