IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from Navi Mumbai International Airport
IndiGo, India’s largest airline and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), the nation’s leading public-private partnership airport operator, have partnered to announce the commencement of commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
In a press statement, IndiGo says that this collaboration marks a significant industry-first, positioning NMIA as a future hub for both domestic and international travel.
The statement adds that IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from NMIA, launching with 18 daily departures to over 15 cities from day one.
IndiGo says that by November 2025, IndiGo plans to ramp up to 79 daily departures, including 14 international flights. This expansion is set to continue, with over 100 daily departures by March 2026 and a target of 140 daily departures, including 30 international, by November 2026.
Pieter Elbers
“IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from NMIA and we couldn’t be more pleased to announce this. Our alliance signals towards achievement of complete operational readiness on both sides to take next steps. This expansion underscores our dedication to catering to the evolving needs of our aspirational travellers and further contributing to the growth of India’s booming aviation sector. The new flights from the brand-new NMIA will elevate the travel experience of our customers while enjoying affordable, on-time hassle-free services on our unparalleled network,” says Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo.
“We are delighted to announce IndiGo as the first airline partner to commence operations from NMIA. This partnership marks a major step towards confirming NMIA’s position as a transfer hub for domestic and international travellers. Together, we are poised to transform the travel experience for millions of passengers, providing them both convenience and enhanced travel options. Our collaboration is set to strengthen NMIA’s role as an aviation gateway for the region and for travellers nationally and internationally,” says Arun Bansal, CEO, AAHL.
Arun Bansal
The statement adds that the NMIA project, developed as a greenfield airport through a public-private partnership, is designed to handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 million metric tonnes of cargo annually in its initial phase. Once fully operational, the airport will have a capacity to serve 90 million passengers and 3.2 million metric tonnes of cargo each year, featuring state-of-the-art infrastructure and seamless connectivity.