Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) officially commenced operations on December 25, 2025
On December 25, 2025, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) officially commenced airside operations with its very first commercial flight. Inaugural Flight Details - First arrival: IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru, touched down at 08:00 hrs. - Ceremonial welcome: The aircraft was greeted with a water cannon salute, a traditional aviation gesture marking the airport’s first commercial touchdown. - First departure: IndiGo flight 6E882 to Hyderabad, took off at 08:40 hrs, completing the inaugural arrival–departure cycle. Significance - Capacity boost: NMIA is designed to ease congestion at Mumbai’s existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). - Regional impact: It will play a critical role in the long-term growth of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). - Civil aviation milestone: Marks a new chapter in India’s aviation infrastructure, positioning Navi Mumbai as a major hub from day one. 👉 This launch sets the stage for multiple airlines (IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and others) to expand operations from NMIA, making it a dual-airport system for Mumbai and strengthening India’s aviation network.
Follow us on Insta
