Air India Express will operate 20 daily flights from Navi Mumbai to 15 cities. Find out when international service will begin.

Air India announced that it will commence commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport with its budget airline, Air India Express. In the first phase, 20 daily flights will be operated to over 15 cities. Air India said in a statement that this will be increased to 55 flights by mid-2026, including five international flights. Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), jointly owned by the Adani Group and Maharashtra’s urban development authority, CIDCO, will be inaugurated later this month on September 30th, marking the commencement of commercial flight operations.

The airport will be crucial for both passenger and cargo operations.

Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said, “We are looking forward to commencing operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport. We are delighted to partner with Adani Airports to develop NMIA as a hub connecting the airport to the rest of the country. Given its strategic geographical location, we are also pleased to develop it as one of the country’s leading global transit hubs for both passengers and cargo.” Arun Bansal, CEO of 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 seamless travel for passengers in the coming decades.”

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 5 distinct phases. In its initial phase, it is expected to handle 20 million passengers (MPPA) and 500,000 tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually. Air India said that once the airport is completed, Navi Mumbai International Airport is expected to serve 9 crore passengers annually and handle 32 lakh tonnes of cargo annually.