Navi Mumbai Airport Begins Commercial Flights, Targets 40 Daily Departures

The Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced commercial operations on December 25, 2025, with 15 initial daily departures. While its ultimate passenger capacity is projected at 9 crore, the current operational capacity is 2 crore passengers annually. Daily flights are expected to increase to 40 by late January 2026.

• Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations on December 25, 2025.
• Initial operations feature 15 daily departures, scaling to 25 from December 26.
• Daily departures are projected to reach 40 by the end of January 2026.
• The airport's first phase handles 2 crore annual passengers; ultimate capacity is 9 crore.
• Inaugurated by PM Modi on October 8, 2025, built at ₹19,650 crore.
• Airlines like IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express are operating domestic flights.

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