Mumbai aviation
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.
Navi Mumbai International Airport Launching Operations on December 25 with 23 Daily Flights
Nov 18, 2025 04:34 pm CST
India's newest Greenfield airport, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will begin commercial operations on December 25, initially offering 23 daily departures connecting to 16 major domestic destinations. Starting with 12-hour operations, the airport will transition to 24-hour service by February 2026, significantly expanding aviation capacity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region through a public-private partnership led by Adani Airports Holdings Limited.