Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Navi Mumbai Airport Aims for June International Operations
Navi Mumbai International Airport, owned by Adani Airport Holdings, started operating in December 2025.
Currently, it handles domestic flights from 8 am to 8 pm daily.
The airport plans to start 24-hour domestic operations and then international operations by June 2026 after getting a night flight permit.
The airport has already handled over 100,000 passengers in its first 19 days.
It is facing some issues with mobile network coverage.
The airport is expected to increase its daily departures to 34 by February.
Adani Airports is the second-largest airport operator in India.
Navi Mumbai International Airport aims to start international operations by June 2026 after obtaining a night flight permit.
The airport is currently operational from 8 am to 8 pm daily and handles up to 10 flights per hour.
Domestic airlines IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and Star Air have started operations from the airport.
The airport has crossed 100,000 passengers within the first 19 days of commercial operations.
Adani Airports is the second-largest airport operator in India, contributing significantly to Adani Enterprises' income.
- Who
- Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, Arun Bansal (CEO), IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Star Air
- What
- Navi Mumbai International Airport plans to start international operations by June 2026
- When
- Expected to start international operations in the first quarter of FY27 (June 2026)
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Why
- After obtaining clearance for night flying operations and increasing capacity
- Airport Name
- Navi Mumbai International Airport
- Owner
- Adani Airport Holdings Ltd
- Current Status
- Operational since 25 December 2025
- Current Operating Hours
- 8 am to 8 pm daily
- Current Capacity
- Up to 10 flights per hour
- Current Airlines
- IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Star Air
- Daily Departures
- 23 (expected to increase to 34 in February)
- Passenger Milestone
- Crossed 100,000 passengers in first 19 days
