Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday.
Built at a cost of ₹19,650 crore, the airport will initially handle 20 million passengers annually and is spread across 2,866 acres.
For over 25 years, Mumbaikars have dreamed of this airport, and the first phase is now ready.
Domestic flights from Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air are set to begin in December.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani were present at the inauguration.
Flight Operations and Airlines
Air India plans to operate 20 departure flights daily in the first phase, connecting 15 cities in India.
By mid-2026, Air India aims to expand to 55 daily departures, including five international flights.
IndiGo will start with 18 daily flights connecting 15 cities, with international flights expected by March 2026. Akasa Air plans 100 weekly flights, initially for domestic travel.
The airport is designed to handle both domestic and international travelers, offering state-of-the-art facilities.
Its opening is expected to boost trade, tourism, and passenger convenience across Mumbai, Pune, and the Konkan region.
World-Class Passenger Facilities
The first terminal (Terminal 1) will serve 20 million passengers. Features include:
Fastest baggage retrieval system in the world
Automated check-in kiosks and biometric verification
Spacious waiting areas and single-lane security
Advanced scanning systems for smoother travel
Passengers can expect world-class comfort and convenience, making NMIA one of India’s most advanced airports.
Mumbai Joins Global Airport Hubs
NMIA positions Mumbai alongside global cities like New York, London, and Dubai that have multiple international airports.
By 2032, NMIA and CSMIA together are expected to handle 150-160 million passengers annually.
The airport will also include:
India’s largest general aviation terminal with 75 business jet stands
Dedicated cargo terminal with 800,000 tons annual capacity
MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility
Advanced ATC tower
Unmatched Connectivity
NMIA is the first airport in India with direct connectivity via road, rail, and sea:
Road: Atal Setu Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link reduces travel from South Mumbai to under 40 minutes.
Metro: The Metro Gold Line (8) will connect CSMIA to NMIA, India’s first airport-to-airport metro link.
The Belapur-Pendar Metro line will extend to Ulwe.
High-Speed Rail: A station for the Mumbai-Hyderabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is planned near the airport.
Water: NMIA will be India’s first airport with water taxi services, connecting locations like Colaba in South Mumbai via a new jetty.
This new airport marks a major milestone for Mumbai, offering world-class amenities, seamless connectivity, and the potential to become a major international aviation hub.
