US EditionChristmas cheers for flyers! Navi Mumbai Airport starts flight ops today – Indigo, Akasa airlines schedule departures
Navi Mumbai International Airport started with about 30 domestic flights on day one, aiming to ease congestion at Mumbai's main airport and boost regional connectivity.
- Navi Mumbai International Airport officially began operations on December 25, 2025, with its first flight, IndiGo 6E460, landing from Bengaluru and receiving a water cannon salute.
- The airport, developed by Adani Airports Holdings in partnership with CIDCO, aims to handle up to 90 million passengers annually after full completion.
- The opening is expected to enhance air travel capacity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and alleviate congestion at the existing Mumbai International Airport.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated NMIA on October 8, following nearly three decades of planning and multiple delays.
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Mumbai gets second airport as NMIA starts commercial flight operations
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) now has a second airport with the commencement of commercial flight operations at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Thursday. NMIA began operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo, touching down the runway at 8 am. So far, Mumbai was primarily served by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) Ceremonial water cannon salute The aircraft was acco…
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations; first landing gets water cannon salute
The launch of scheduled passenger services at NMIA is expected to ease air travel pressure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and strengthen India's civil aviation infrastructure. The new airport aims to improve connectivity and accommodate the growing demand for air travel in the region.
Navi Mumbai International Airport Starts Operations! IndiGo Flight 6E460 Lands at NMIA Amid Water Cannon Salute (Watch Video) | 📰 LatestLY
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially commenced commercial operations on the morning of December 25. The inaugural arrival, IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru, touched down at 8:00 AM on December 25, receiving a ceremonial water cannon salute to mark the historic touchdown. 📰 Navi Mumbai International Airport Starts Operations! IndiGo Flight 6E460 Lands at NMIA Amid Water Cannon Salute (Watch Video).
Christmas cheers for flyers! Navi Mumbai Airport starts flight ops today – Indigo, Akasa airlines schedule departures
Navi Mumbai Airport is expected to reduce congestion at the existing Mumbai International Airport and is set to become one of the busiest and a significant aviation hubs in India.
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