Air India on Tuesday said it will start commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport with its low-cost carrier Air India Express. In the first phase, 20 flights will be operated daily to over 15 cities.
This will be increased to 55 flights by mid-2026, including five international flights, Air India said in a statement. Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), jointly owned by Adani Group and Maharashtra’s urban development authority CIDCO, will be inaugurated later this month on September 30, marking the commencement of commercial flight operations from there.
The airport will be important for passenger services as well as cargo transportation.
Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director, Air India, said, “We are excited to commence operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport. We are pleased to partner with Adani Airports to develop NMIA as a hub connecting the airport to the rest of the country, and also as one of the country’s leading global transit hubs for both passengers and cargo, given its strategic geographical location.” Arun Bansal, CEO, Adani Airport Holdings Limited, said, “This partnership will redefine Mumbai’s connectivity landscape. The technology adopted by NMIA to enhance efficiency and the best passenger experience will play a key role in providing seamless and better travel for passengers for decades to come.”
Navi Mumbai International Airport is being constructed in 5 phases.
Navi Mumbai International Airport, located in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is being constructed in five phases. In its initial phase, it is expected to handle 20 million passengers (MPPA) and 500,000 tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually. Air India stated that upon completion, Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to serve 90 million passengers annually and handle 3.2 million tonnes of cargo annually.
