Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest Greenfield airport, started its commercial operations on Christmas Day. Passengers will enjoy services from IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, connecting Mumbai to 16 major domestic destinations during the initial launch period. NMIA will operate for 12 hours daily in the first month, managing 23 scheduled departures and up to 10 flight movements per hour.
IndiGo has initiated operations from NMIA, connecting it to over 10 key destinations across the country. Air India Express has also launched services from NMIA, offering direct flights to Bengaluru and Delhi. Akasa Air, another operator at NMIA, will connect the airport to Goa, Delhi, Kochi, and Ahmedabad with scheduled flights.
In February 2026, NMIA will transition to round-the-clock operations, increasing daily departures to 34 to cater to the growing demands of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The airport is currently undergoing Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) trials in collaboration with various stakeholders, including security agencies and airline partners.
NMIA is a public-private partnership (PPP) between Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) and the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO). MIAL, a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), holds a majority stake of 74%, while CIDCO holds the remaining 26%. The airport’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8 marked the beginning of a phased operational rollout focusing on passenger safety, reliability, and comfort.
