Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Navi Mumbai Airport Opens with Strong Passenger Demand
A new airport called Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) started working on December 25, 2023.
It is run by a company called Adani Airports Holdings Ltd.
On its first day, the airport had 48 flights to different places in India and served over 4,000 people.
The first plane to arrive was from Bengaluru.
The airport is very big and was built to help with too many people using the old Mumbai airport.
There were also fun performances and some special people got to take a short flight over Mumbai.
Workers who helped build the airport were also part of the first flights.
The airport's boss, Gautam Adani, welcomed everyone and said it was a big day for Mumbai and India.
This new airport is like having more than one airport in big cities like London and New York.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial operations on December 25, 2023.
The airport handled 48 flights to nine domestic destinations and served over 4,000 passengers on its first day.
Peak traffic was recorded between 5 am and 7 am, indicating strong initial demand.
The first commercial arrival was IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru, which landed at 8 am.
NMIA is expected to reduce congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and support future passenger and cargo growth.
- Who
- Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, airlines (IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air), passengers, workers, Gautam Adani
- What
- Opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
- When
- Wednesday, December 25, 2023
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Why
- To reduce congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and support future passenger and cargo growth
Adani Group
Passengers and Workers
Inaugural Flight Experience
Adani Group
Adani Group organized the inaugural flight and welcomed passengers, including workers who constructed the airport.
Passengers and Workers
Passengers and workers expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the inaugural flight.
- Airport Name
- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
- Operator
- Adani Airports Holdings Ltd
- First Day Flights
- 48 flights
- First Day Passengers
- Over 4,000
- First Commercial Arrival
- IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru
- Peak Traffic Hours
- 5 am to 7 am
- Domestic Destinations
- Nine
- Inaugural Events
- Cultural performances, introductory flights, and a flag-hoisting ceremony
- Airport Capacity
- Designed to handle 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA) on completion, initially 20 MPPA
- Airport Size
- 1,160 hectares (2,866 acres)
Sources
Adani-run Navi Mumbai Airport sees steady passenger movement on day one
Man Travels From Bengaluru To Explore Navi Mumbai International Airport: 'Booked Tickets 2 Months Ago'
Workers Who Constructed Navi Mumbai Airport Among Passengers On Maiden Flight, Gautam Adani Says "Historic Moment"
VIDEO: India's T20I Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Sunil Chhetri, Mithali Raj Attend Navi Mumbai Airport Launch Event, Watch Water Cannon Salute
