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Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport, Opening Mumbai’s Second Global Gateway

Built under an Adani–CIDCO partnership, the new hub opens at 20 million‑passenger capacity with commercial services to follow after operational handovers.

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The terminal, designed by London-based Zaha Hadid Architects, draws inspiration from the lotus flower and features artwork that celebrates Maharashtra’s culture and heritage.
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Overview

  • Phase 1 features a single runway and terminal built at a reported cost of about ₹19,646–19,650 crore, with plans to scale up to 90 million passengers annually.
  • The airport is designed to operate as a twin-airport system with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to ease congestion and improve regional connectivity.
  • Multimodal links include the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, metro and suburban rail, with planned waterways enhancing passenger and cargo access across western India.
  • The lotus‑inspired terminal by Zaha Hadid Architects emphasizes digital, sustainable operations, including SAF storage, around 47 MW of solar power, EV buses and a water taxi link.
  • Operational rollout is phased, with domestic flights expected to start soon and international services targeted by December 2025, as airlines such as IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air outline plans.