Historic start of Navi Mumbai International Airport: More than 10 thousand passengers traveled in just two days

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has set a record in the first two days of its operation, which has infused new energy into the country’s aviation sector. In just 48 hours from this modern airport which started on the occasion of Christmas more than 10 thousand passengers Has registered a historic achievement by travelling. This achievement is not only a sign of success for the airport but is also being considered as a big relief for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Commercial flights formally started at Navi Mumbai International Airport from 25 December 2025. The enthusiasm of the passengers was visible right from the beginning. According to statistics, on the very first day i.e. 25th December, approximately more than 4,900 passengers traveled through this airport, while the next day this number increased to more than 5,000 Has reached. The total number of passengers crossed the 10 thousand mark in two days, which is considered a big achievement for any new airport.

The opening of this airport has come at a time when Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is struggling with heavy pressure of passengers. There was a demand for an alternative airport in Mumbai and surrounding areas for a long time. Navi Mumbai International Airport has been developed keeping this need in mind, so that air traffic can be balanced in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Navi Mumbai International Airport has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The spacious terminal building, smooth check-in process, modern security system, better runway and world-class infrastructure for passenger convenience make it special. Passengers say the processes here are fast, streamlined and stress-free, making the travel experience extremely pleasant.

At present there are daily flights from the airport from 8 am to 8 pm approximately. 23 flights is being operated. The average passenger attendance on these flights has been extremely impressive. The load factor in arrival flights reached 85 percent, while in departure flights this figure was around 98 percent was recorded, which represents almost full capacity. These figures are a clear indication that passengers have rapidly adopted this new airport.

this airport Adani Airport Holdings Limited And City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) Has been developed in joint collaboration with. Both the organizations have prepared it as per international standards, so that the increasing number of passengers can be handled smoothly in future.

Experts believe that Navi Mumbai International Airport is not just a transportation project, but it is going to become a major center of regional development. This will create new employment opportunities in Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Raigarh and surrounding areas. Tourism, trade and logistics sectors are also expected to get big benefits from this.

According to the airport administration, this is just the beginning. The number of flights will be increased in a phased manner in the coming months. 24×7 operations at this airport from February 2026 Plan to start. After this, by increasing the number of flights per day till 34 Will be done. Along with this, the number of international flights is also likely to increase.

This airport is proving to be very useful for the passengers of Mumbai Metropolitan Region in terms of both time and convenience. People of Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas will no longer have to travel long distances to the crowded airport of Mumbai city. This will also reduce pressure on road traffic.

Overall, this grand opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport is going to be recorded as an important chapter in the aviation history of the country. Crossing the figure of 10 thousand passengers in just two days proves that this project was the need of the hour. This airport has the potential to emerge as a major aviation hub not only for Mumbai, but for the entire Western India in the coming years.