Navi Mumbai’s much-awaited international airport officially opened for commercial flights on Thursday, marking its debut on Christmas Day. In the first phase of operations, leading carriers such as IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air have started services, offering connectivity from Mumbai to 16 key domestic cities. Authorities estimate that more than 4,000 travellers will pass through the new terminal on day one. 

Here’s a detailed guide to everything you need to know about the Navi Mumbai International Airport, including flight services, timetables, routes, images and other essential information.

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Navi Mumbai Airport: Airline Operation Details 

During its first month of operations, the Navi Mumbai International Airport will function for 12 hours daily, from 8 am to 8 pm, with 23 scheduled departures and the capacity to handle up to 10 aircraft movements every hour. Four carriers will operate domestic services from the new airport: IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and Star Air, an airport spokesperson confirmed. Sources said IndiGo is expected to dominate most routes, while Akasa Air will connect the airport with cities such as Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi and Delhi. Air India Express will provide services to Bengaluru and Delhi, and Star Air will operate flights to Goa.

Navi Mumbai Airport: Today Flight Schedules 

08:10 - Air India Express IX 2914 - Bangalore (BLR)

08:15 - IndiGo 6E 829 - Lucknow (LKO)

08:45 - IndiGo 6E 6346 - New Delhi (DEL)

10:00 - IndiGo 6E 907 - Kochi (COK)

12:05 - IndiGo 6E 884 - Hyderabad (HYD)

13:00 - IndiGo 6E 836 - Ahmedabad (AMD)

13:25 - Air India Express IX 2152 - New Delhi (DEL)

13:30 - Star Air S5 703 - Ahmedabad (AMD)

16:15 - Star Air S5 707 - Mopa (GOX)

17:00 - Akasa Air QP 1928 - Mopa (GOX)

17:35 - IndiGo 6E 818 - Nagpur (NAG)

17:45 - IndiGo 6E 866 - Mangalore (IXE)

18:50 - IndiGo 6E 2055 - Mopa (GOX)

Navi Mumbai Airport: Destinations And Route 

The airport will offer connectivity to nine domestic cities, including Hyderabad, Goa and Bengaluru, with Delhi emerging as the busiest route, supported by three daily flights operated by IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air. In its first phase, the airport is set to handle up to 24 scheduled departures each day to 13 destinations and has the capacity to manage as many as 10 aircraft movements per hour, according to an official statement.

How To Reach Navi Mumbai Airport 

From South Mumbai: Follow the Eastern Freeway and Atal Setu for a fast and smooth route.

From Central Mumbai: Use the Eastern Freeway and Atal Setu for a hassle-free journey.

From Western Suburbs: Travel via SCLR and Palm Beach Road for seamless connectivity.

From Thane, Airoli And Ghansoli: Take the Thane-Belapur Road and Palm Beach Road for quick access.

From Eastern Suburbs: Route through EEH, SCLR and Palm Beach Road for easy navigation.

From Kalyan, Dombivli And Bhiwandi: Multiple highway options ensure a smooth trip to the airport.

From Navi Mumbai And Panvel: Use Palm Beach Road, Sion-Panvel Highway and Amra Marg for efficient travel.

From Alibag, Pen And Konkan Region: Reach the airport via NH 66 and NH 348.

From Pune And Lonavala: Take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and JNPA Road for the quickest route.

Navi Mumbai Airport: Future Capacity And Size 

Project And Ownership: Airport has been developed as a greenfield project by NMIAL under a public-private partnership, with Adani Airports Holdings holding a 74 percent stake and CIDCO owning the remaining 26 percent.

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Capacity And Infrastructure: Spread across 1,160 hectares, the airport is planned to ultimately serve 90 million passengers annually, featuring two parallel runways, modern terminals and advanced cargo facilities. In its first phase, operations begin with one runway and Terminal 1, capable of handling 20 million passengers per year and 0.5 million metric tonnes of cargo, with expansion expected before mid-2026.

Location Advantage: NMIA is strategically located about 45-50 km from North Mumbai, 35-40 km from South Mumbai, and 35-45 km from the eastern suburbs, improving regional connectivity.


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