Navi Mumbai International Airport Completes ORAT Exercise: Set to Begin Operations on December 25

Dec 01, 2025 01:46 pm CST

The Navi Mumbai International Airport has successfully completed its Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer exercise, preparing to commence commercial operations on December 25. As Mumbai's second airport, it will initially operate with three airlines—IndiGo, Akasa, and Air India Express—handling 23 daily departures during its 12-hour operational window. This milestone makes Mumbai India's first city with dual airports, positioning it alongside global metropolises with multiple airport facilities.