Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced scheduled international operations on 15 July 2026 with an Air India Express service to Abu Dhabi.
Airport profile
- Location: Situated in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as a second international gateway after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
- Project type: Greenfield airport developed to expand Mumbai region air capacity.
Operations & connectivity
- Inaugural international route: Direct NMIA–Abu Dhabi service operated by Air India Express.
- Frequency: NMIA–Abu Dhabi service operates three times a week.
- Cargo: Inaugural international flight carried NMIA’s first global perishable export shipment.
- Domestic network (Jul 2026): 46 connected domestic destinations; over 2.3 million passengers handled since domestic start.
- Traffic intensity: About 150 air traffic movements per day as of July 2026.
Ownership and management
- Operator: Managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd in a joint venture with CIDCO.
- Adani portfolio: With NMIA’s international launch, all airports in its portfolio have international connectivity.
- CIDCO: City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited.
Regulatory & technical facts
- International operations include: Scheduled passenger services, international cargo movement, customs and immigration facilities.
- Airport oversight: Civil aviation activities fall under DGCA regulation and customs/immigration under respective central agencies.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Air India Express: Low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Air India.
- Domestic launch date: NMIA began domestic operations on 25 December 2025.