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Navi Mumbai International Airport Opens With First Flights and a 12-Hour Schedule

The new AdaniCIDCO airport begins a phased rollout to relieve pressure on Mumbai’s overburdened hub.

Overview

  • IndiGo flight 6E460 from Bengaluru landed at 8:00 am to a water-cannon salute, and 6E882 to Hyderabad departed at 8:40 am to start passenger operations.
  • Four carriers—IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and Star Air—launched day-one domestic services linking the airport to nine Indian cities.
  • The airport is operating from 8 am to 8 pm in its initial phase with capacity for up to 10 aircraft movements per hour, with round-the-clock operations targeted from February 2026.
  • Reported day-one volumes diverged, with official schedules citing 15 departures as some outlets reported 48 flights handling over 4,000 passengers.
  • Early feedback noted largely smooth processing alongside teething issues such as unclear road signage, limited non-cab access and baggage delays.