Archive · 16 Nov 2025
IndiGo, Akasa Air Launch Flights from Navi Mumbai Airport Dec 25
Two airlines, IndiGo and Akasa Air, are starting to fly from a brand new airport near Mumbai called NMIA.
They will begin their flights on December 25th.
IndiGo will fly to ten different cities in India, like Delhi and Goa.
Akasa Air will also fly to cities such as Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.
This new airport is being built to help more people travel by plane because many people in the area want to fly.
Both airlines plan to fly many more flights from this new airport in the future, making it easier for people to travel within India and even to other countries.
IndiGo and Akasa Air will begin flight operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on December 25.
IndiGo will initially connect NMIA to 10 domestic destinations, including Delhi and Bengaluru.
Akasa Air's initial routes from NMIA will include Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.
NMIA aims to complement existing airport capacity and meet the growing demand for air travel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Akasa Air plans to significantly scale up operations from NMIA, aiming for 300 domestic and 50 international weekly departures.
- Who
- IndiGo and Akasa Air
- What
- Commencing operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) with initial domestic flight services.
- When
- December 25
- Where
- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
- Why
- To cater to rising air-travel demand, complement existing airport capacity, and expand network presence in the region.
Airline Operations Strategy
Airport Development Goals
Initial Routes and Network Expansion
Airline Operations Strategy
IndiGo will connect NMIA to 10 domestic destinations starting December 25, adding to its existing network of 95 airports. Akasa Air will launch services with flights to Delhi, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad, planning a multi-phase rollout.
Airport Development Goals
Both airlines are among the first to operate from NMIA, leveraging the new facility to complement Mumbai's existing airport and cater to growing air travel demand in the region.
Future Growth and Capacity
Airline Operations Strategy
IndiGo plans to progressively expand its operations and introduce more direct routes from NMIA. Akasa Air aims to scale up to 300 domestic and 50 international weekly departures from NMIA by FY2027, establishing 10 parking bases.
Airport Development Goals
NMIA is designed to cater to rising air-travel demand and strengthen the region's air connectivity, supporting India's aviation evolution and infrastructure-led growth.
- New Airport
- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
- Airlines Launching Operations
- IndiGo, Akasa Air
- First Flight Date
- December 25
- IndiGo Initial Destinations
- Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, North Goa (Mopa), Jaipur, Nagpur, Kochi, Mangalore
- Akasa Air Initial Destinations
- Delhi, Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad
- Akasa Air Future Domestic Flights per Week
- 300
- Akasa Air Future International Flights per Week
- 50
- Akasa Air Parking Bases by FY2027
- 10
Sources
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