Navi Mumbai Airport Opening: Air India Announces Plan To Operate 20 Daily Flights From NMIA Ahead of September 30 Inauguration

With Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) set to officially open on September 30, 2025, Air India has announced plans to kickstart operations with 20 daily flights connecting 15 cities using Air India Xpress flights. As per reports, the airline aims to scale up to 55 daily flights by mid-2026, and scale it upto 60 daily flights by Winter 2026. This includes up to five international departures from the new airport. Earlier, the Adani Group’s private jet, VT-APV, became the first aircraft to land at NMIA, marking a key milestone ahead of the inauguration. The Pilatus PC-24’s touchdown, captured in a video circulating on social media, showcases the airport’s readiness for both private and commercial operations. Adani Group’s VT-APV Pilatus PC-24 Becomes First Private Jet To Land at Navi Mumbai International Airport Ahead of September 30 Inauguration; Video Surfaces.

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