Air India Express to become the first airline to operate international services from Navi Mumbai International airport

Air India Express has announced a milestone move: it will be the first airline to operate international flights from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, starting 15 July 2026. The inaugural route connects Navi Mumbai directly to Abu Dhabi, offering travelers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region a second gateway to the UAE.

Flight Schedule
- From 15 July 2026: 2 weekly flights (Wednesday, Friday)
- Abu Dhabi → Navi Mumbai: 05:45 – 10:20
- Navi Mumbai → Abu Dhabi: 02:55 – 04:35
- From 29 July 2026: 3 weekly flights (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)

Network Expansion
- With this addition, Air India Express will operate 30 weekly flights from Navi Mumbai, connecting to Abu Dhabi, Bengaluru, and Delhi.
- Across Maharashtra, the airline runs 95+ weekly flights from Mumbai, 100+ from Pune, and 14 from Nagpur.
- It maintains one of the largest India–West Asia networks, linking to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Campaign Spotlight
The airline’s new campaign, “Xpress Wali Baat Hai” featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi, highlights its signature offerings:
- Comfortable seating
- Gourmair hot meals
- Warm Indian hospitality
- Expanding domestic and international connectivity

This launch not only strengthens Navi Mumbai’s role as a new aviation hub but also enhances travel convenience for passengers heading to the Middle East.